Food guide

Heavy Cream

Cream with about 36% fat, used in small amounts for sauces and whipping rather than as a drink.

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Heavy Cream, a nutrient-dense dairy food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of heavy cream for fair comparison. Typical serving: 15 g — 51 kcal per 15 g serving.

Nutrition information for Heavy Cream
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (15 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	340 kcal	51 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	2.7 g	0.4 g	0.8 g
Carbohydrate	2.7 g	0.4 g	0.8 g
Fat	36 g	5.4 g	10.6 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of heavy cream, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Heavy Cream
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (15 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	411 µg	61.7 µg	46%
Vitamin C	0.6 mg	0.09 mg	<1%
Vitamin D	1.6 µg	0.24 µg	8%
Vitamin E	0.92 mg	0.14 mg	6%
Vitamin K	3.2 µg	0.48 µg	3%
Thiamin	0.02 mg	0.003 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.19 mg	0.029 mg	15%
Niacin	0.064 mg	0.01 mg	<1%
Vitamin B6	0.035 mg	0.005 mg	2%
Folate	4 µg	0.6 µg	1%
Vitamin B12	0.16 µg	0.024 µg	7%
Pantothenic acid	0.5 mg	0.075 mg	10%
Choline	16.8 mg	2.5 mg	3%
Minerals
Calcium	66 mg	9.9 mg	5%
Iron	0.1 mg	0.015 mg	<1%
Magnesium	7 mg	1.1 mg	2%
Phosphorus	58 mg	8.7 mg	5%
Potassium	95 mg	14.3 mg	2%
Sodium	27 mg	4.1 mg	1%
Zinc	0.24 mg	0.036 mg	2%
Selenium	3 µg	0.45 µg	5%
Copper	0.011 mg	0.002 mg	1%
Manganese	0.006 mg	0.001 mg	<1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Cream, fluid, heavy whipping

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat heavy cream?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Cream with about 36% fat, used in small amounts for sauces and whipping rather than as a drink.

How to include it

Use as a protein side or in cooking rather than as a sweetened dessert.
Typical pairing ideas: Coffee, Berries, Soup.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.