Whipping Cream vs. Whole Milk
Nutrition comparison of Whipping Cream and Whole Milk
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whipping cream
versus
whole milk
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whipping cream and whole milk:
- Both whipping cream and whole milk are high in calcium.
- Whipping cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Whole milk has 6.6 times less cholesterol than whipping cream.
- Whole milk has 62% less carbohydrates than whipping cream.
- Whole milk has more riboflavin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) and Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whipping cream is high in calories and whole milk has 76% less calories than whipping cream - whipping cream has 257 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whipping cream is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to whole milk per calorie. Whipping cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:19:76 and for whole milk, 21:32:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whipping Cream | Whole Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 32% |
| Fat | 76% | 48% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole milk has 62% less carbohydrates than whipping cream - whipping cream has 12.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Whipping cream and whole milk contain similar amounts of sugar - whipping cream has 8g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whipping cream and whole milk contain similar amounts of protein - whipping cream has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Whipping cream is high in saturated fat and whole milk has 87% less saturated fat than whipping cream - whipping cream has 13.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Whole milk has 6.6 times less cholesterol than whipping cream - whipping cream has 76mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Whipping cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 309% more Vitamin A than whole milk - whipping cream has 188ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has 219% more Vitamin D than whipping cream - whipping cream has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Whipping cream and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whipping cream has 0.64mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whipping cream and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whipping cream has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole milk has more riboflavin. Both whipping cream and whole milk contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Whipping Cream | Whole Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.305 MG | 0.373 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | 0.45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both whipping cream and whole milk are high in calcium. Whole milk has 12% more calcium than whipping cream - whipping cream has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Whipping cream and whole milk contain similar amounts of iron - whipping cream has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Whipping cream and whole milk contain similar amounts of potassium - whipping cream has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whipping cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than whole milk per 100 grams.
| Whipping Cream | Whole Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.323 G | 0.075 G |
| Total | 0.323 G | 0.075 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whipping cream has more linoleic acid than whole milk per 100 grams.
| Whipping Cream | Whole Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.502 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.502 G | 0.12 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 Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) .
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FAQ
Does whipping cream or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Whipping cream is high in calories and whole milk has 80% less calories than whipping cream - whipping cream has 257 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does whipping cream or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole milk has 60% fewer carbohydrates than whipping cream - whipping cream has 12.5g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does whipping cream or whole milk contain more calcium?
Both whipping cream and whole milk are high in calcium. Whole milk has 10% more calcium than whipping cream - whipping cream has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.