Whipping Cream vs. Olive Oil
Nutrition comparison of Whipping Cream and Olive Oil
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whipping cream
versus
olive oil
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whipping cream and olive oil:
- Both whipping cream and olive oil are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Olive oil is an excellent source of Vitamin E.
- Whipping cream has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Whipping cream has signficantly more potassium than olive oil.
- Whipping cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) and Olive Oil (Oil, olive, salad or cooking) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both whipping cream and olive oil are high in calories. Olive oil has 244% more calories than whipping cream - whipping cream has 257 calories per 100 grams and olive oil has 884 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whipping cream is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to olive oil per calorie. Whipping cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:19:76 and for olive oil, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whipping Cream | Olive Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | ~ |
| Fat | 76% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Olive oil has less carbohydrates than whipping cream - whipping cream has 12.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and olive oil does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Olive oil has less sugar than whipping cream - whipping cream has 8g of sugar per 100 grams and olive oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Whipping cream has more protein than olive oil - whipping cream has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and olive oil does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whipping cream and olive oil are high in saturated fat. Whipping cream is very similar to olive oil for saturated fat - whipping cream has 13.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and olive oil has 13.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Olive oil has less cholesterol than whipping cream - whipping cream has 76mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and olive oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Whipping cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than olive oil - whipping cream has 188ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and olive oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Whipping cream has more Vitamin D than olive oil - whipping cream has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and olive oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Olive oil is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 21 times more Vitamin E than whipping cream - whipping cream has 0.64mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and olive oil has 14.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Olive oil has 30 times more Vitamin K than whipping cream - whipping cream has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and olive oil has 60.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whipping cream has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Whipping Cream | Olive Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.305 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 3 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whipping cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 100 times more calcium than olive oil - whipping cream has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and olive oil has 1mg of calcium.
iron
Olive oil has 10 times more iron than whipping cream - whipping cream has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and olive oil has 0.56mg of iron.
potassium
Whipping cream has signficantly more potassium than olive oil - whipping cream has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and olive oil has 1mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, olive oil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than whipping cream per 100 grams.
| Whipping Cream | Olive Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.323 G | 0.761 G |
| Total | 0.323 G | 0.761 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, olive oil has more linoleic acid than whipping cream per 100 grams.
| Whipping Cream | Olive Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.502 G | 9.762 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.414 G |
| Total | 0.502 G | 10.176 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Whipping Cream or Olive Oil .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) and Olive Oil (Oil, olive, salad or cooking) .
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FAQ
Does whipping cream or olive oil contain more calories in 100 grams?Both whipping cream and olive oil are high in calories. Olive oil has 240% more calories than whipping cream - whipping cream has 257 calories in 100g and olive oil has 884 calories.
Does whipping cream or olive oil contain more calcium?
Whipping cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 100 times more calcium than olive oil - whipping cream has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and olive oil has 1mg of calcium.