Whipping Cream vs. Sweet Potatoes
Nutrition comparison of Whipping Cream and Sweet Potatoes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whipping cream
versus
sweet potatoes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whipping cream and sweet potatoes:
- Both sweet potatoes and whipping cream are high in Vitamin A.
- Sweet potato has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, whipping cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Sweet potato is an excellent source of potassium.
- Whipping cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whipping cream is high in calories and sweet potato has 67% less calories than whipping cream - sweet potato has 86 calories per 100 grams and whipping cream has 257 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whipping cream is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to sweet potatoes for protein. Whipping cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:19:76 and for sweet potatoes, 7:92:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whipping Cream | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 92% |
| Fat | 76% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whipping cream has 38% less carbohydrates than sweet potato - sweet potato has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and whipping cream has 12.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than whipping cream - sweet potato has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sweet potatoes and whipping cream contain similar amounts of sugar - sweet potato has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and whipping cream has 8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whipping cream has 104% more protein than sweet potato - sweet potato has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and whipping cream has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Whipping cream is high in saturated fat and sweet potato has 100% less saturated fat than whipping cream - sweet potato has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whipping cream has 13.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Sweet potato has less cholesterol than whipping cream - whipping cream has 76mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sweet potato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sweet potato has more Vitamin C than whipping cream - sweet potato has 2.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both sweet potatoes and whipping cream are high in Vitamin A. Sweet potato has 277% more Vitamin A than whipping cream - sweet potato has 709ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whipping cream has 188ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whipping cream has more Vitamin D than sweet potato - whipping cream has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sweet potato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Sweet potatoes and whipping cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - sweet potato has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whipping cream has 0.64mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sweet potatoes and whipping cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sweet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whipping cream has 1.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sweet potato has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, whipping cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both whipping cream and sweet potatoes contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Whipping Cream | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 0.557 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.305 MG | 0.8 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 11 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whipping cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 237% more calcium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium per 100 grams and whipping cream has 101mg of calcium.
iron
Sweet potato has 11 times more iron than whipping cream - sweet potato has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and whipping cream has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Sweet potato is an excellent source of potassium and it has 129% more potassium than whipping cream - sweet potato has 337mg 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 | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 43 UG | 8509 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 7 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whipping cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sweet potato per 100 grams.
| Whipping Cream | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.323 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.323 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whipping cream has more linoleic acid than sweet potato per 100 grams.
| Whipping Cream | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.502 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.502 G | 0.013 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 Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does sweet potatoes or whipping cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Whipping cream is high in calories and sweet potato has 70% less calories than whipping cream - sweet potato has 86 calories in 100g and whipping cream has 257 calories.
Does sweet potatoes or whipping cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whipping cream has 40% fewer carbohydrates than sweet potato - sweet potato has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and whipping cream has 12.5g of carbohydrates.
Does sweet potatoes or whipping cream contain more calcium?
Whipping cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 240% more calcium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium in 100 grams and whipping cream has 101mg of calcium.
Does sweet potatoes or whipping cream contain more potassium?
Sweet potato is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than whipping cream - sweet potato has 337mg of potassium in 100 grams and whipping cream has 147mg of potassium.