Whipping Cream vs. Pumpkin Puree
Nutrition comparison of Whipping Cream and Pumpkin Puree
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whipping cream
versus
pumpkin puree
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whipping cream and pumpkin puree:
- Both pumpkin puree and whipping cream are high in Vitamin A.
- Pumpkin puree has 59% less sugar than whipping cream.
- Pumpkin puree has more niacin and folate, however, whipping cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pumpkin puree is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Whipping cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) and Pumpkin Puree (Pumpkin, canned, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whipping cream is high in calories and pumpkin puree has 87% less calories than whipping cream - pumpkin puree has 34 calories per 100 grams and whipping cream has 257 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whipping cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to pumpkin puree per calorie. Whipping cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:19:76 and for pumpkin puree, 11:82:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whipping Cream | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 82% |
| Fat | 76% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pumpkin puree and whipping cream contain similar amounts of carbs - pumpkin puree has 8.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and whipping cream has 12.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pumpkin puree is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than whipping cream - pumpkin puree has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pumpkin puree has 59% less sugar than whipping cream - pumpkin puree has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and whipping cream has 8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whipping cream has 191% more protein than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and whipping cream has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Whipping cream is high in saturated fat and pumpkin puree has 99% less saturated fat than whipping cream - pumpkin puree has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whipping cream has 13.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pumpkin puree has less cholesterol than whipping cream - whipping cream has 76mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pumpkin puree does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pumpkin puree has more Vitamin C than whipping cream - pumpkin puree has 4.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both pumpkin puree and whipping cream are high in Vitamin A. Pumpkin puree has 314% more Vitamin A than whipping cream - pumpkin puree has 778ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whipping cream has 188ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whipping cream has more Vitamin D than pumpkin puree - whipping cream has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pumpkin puree does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pumpkin puree and whipping cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pumpkin puree has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whipping cream has 0.64mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pumpkin puree and whipping cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pumpkin puree has 16ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whipping cream has 1.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pumpkin puree has more niacin and folate, however, whipping cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both whipping cream and pumpkin puree contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Whipping Cream | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 0.367 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.305 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 12 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whipping cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 288% more calcium than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and whipping cream has 101mg of calcium.
iron
Pumpkin puree has 26 times more iron than whipping cream - pumpkin puree has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and whipping cream has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Pumpkin puree is a great source of potassium and it has 40% more potassium than whipping cream - pumpkin puree has 206mg of potassium per 100 grams and whipping cream has 147mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Whipping Cream | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 43 UG | 6940 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4795 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whipping cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pumpkin puree per 100 grams.
| Whipping Cream | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.323 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.323 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whipping cream has more linoleic acid than pumpkin puree per 100 grams.
| Whipping Cream | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.502 G | 0.007 G |
| Total | 0.502 G | 0.007 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) and Pumpkin Puree (Pumpkin, canned, without salt) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pumpkin puree or whipping cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Whipping cream is high in calories and pumpkin puree has 90% less calories than whipping cream - pumpkin puree has 34 calories in 100g and whipping cream has 257 calories.
Does pumpkin puree or whipping cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pumpkin puree and whipping cream contain similar amounts of carbs - pumpkin puree has 8.1g of carbs for 100g and whipping cream has 12.5g of carbohydrates.
Does pumpkin puree or whipping cream contain more calcium?
Whipping cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 290% more calcium than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and whipping cream has 101mg of calcium.