White Bread vs. Whipping Cream
Nutrition comparison of White Bread and Whipping Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white bread
versus
whipping cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white bread and whipping cream:
- Both white bread and whipping cream are high in calcium and calories.
- Whipping cream has more beta-carotene than white bread, however, white bread contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than whipping cream.
- Whipping cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- White bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, whipping cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- White bread is a great source of protein.
- White bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both white bread and whipping cream are high in calories. White bread is very similar to white bread for calories - white bread has 238 calories per 100 grams and whipping cream has 257 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white bread is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to whipping cream per calorie. White bread has a macronutrient ratio of 18:74:8 and for whipping cream, 5:19:76 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Bread | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 19% |
| Fat | 8% | 76% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White bread is high in carbohydrates and whipping cream has 72% less carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and whipping cream has 12.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
White bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than whipping cream - white bread has 9.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
White bread and whipping cream contain similar amounts of sugar - white bread has 5g of sugar per 100 grams and whipping cream has 8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
White bread is a great source of protein and it has 233% more protein than whipping cream - white bread has 10.7g of protein per 100 grams and whipping cream has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Whipping cream is high in saturated fat and white bread has 95% less saturated fat than whipping cream - white bread has 0.63g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whipping cream has 13.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both white bread and whipping cream are low in trans fat - white bread has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
White bread has less cholesterol than whipping cream - whipping cream has 76mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Whipping cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than white bread - whipping cream has 188ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Whipping cream has more Vitamin D than white bread - whipping cream has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White bread and whipping cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white bread has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whipping cream has 0.64mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
White bread and whipping cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - white bread has 7.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whipping cream has 1.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
White bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, whipping cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both white bread and whipping cream contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| White Bread | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.51 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.255 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 4.455 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 0.305 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 127 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both white bread and whipping cream are high in calcium. White bread has 577% more calcium than whipping cream - white bread has 684mg of calcium per 100 grams and whipping cream has 101mg of calcium.
iron
White bread is an excellent source of iron and it has 96 times more iron than whipping cream - white bread has 4.9mg of iron per 100 grams and whipping cream has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
White bread and whipping cream contain similar amounts of potassium - white bread has 127mg 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 has more beta-carotene than white bread per 100 grams, however, white bread contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than whipping cream per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 43 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 25 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whipping cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than white bread per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.323 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.086 G | 0.323 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both white bread and whipping cream contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| White Bread | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.879 G | 0.502 G |
| Total | 0.881 G | 0.502 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) .
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FAQ
Does white bread or whipping cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both white bread and whipping cream are high in calories. White bread is quite similar to white bread for calories - white bread has 238 calories in 100g and whipping cream has 257 calories.
Does white bread or whipping cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white bread is high in carbohydrates and whipping cream has 70% fewer carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of carbs for 100g and whipping cream has 12.5g of carbohydrates.
Does white bread or whipping cream contain more calcium?
Both white bread and whipping cream are high in calcium. White bread has 580% more calcium than whipping cream - white bread has 684mg of calcium in 100 grams and whipping cream has 101mg of calcium.
Does white bread or whipping cream contain more iron?
White bread is an abundant source of iron and it has 96 times more iron than whipping cream - white bread has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and whipping cream has 0.05mg of iron.