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Heavy cream calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of heavy cream contains 340 calories, with 2.8 g of protein, 2.8 g of carbohydrate and 36.1 g of fat. It provides 2.9 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Double cream is nearly half fat, and a single tablespoon quietly adds 51 calories — poured over dessert by tilt of the wrist, it is one of the most under-logged items in any kitchen. Whipping incorporates air, not lightness: the same spoonful of volume simply holds less cream. Measure it once; the pour is always bigger than you think.
Where the calories come from
Protein 3% Carbs 3% Fat 94%
How heavy cream compares
Per 100 g, against the closest dairy in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy cream | 340 kcal | 2.8 g | 2.8 g | 36.1 g |
| Cream cheese | 350 kcal | 6.2 g | 5.5 g | 34.4 g |
| Light whipping cream | 292 kcal | 2.2 g | 3 g | 30.9 g |
| Creme fraiche | 292 kcal | 2 g | 3 g | 30 g |
| Cream cheese spread | 295 kcal | 7.1 g | 3.5 g | 28.6 g |
Nutrition facts for heavy cream
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 tablespoon |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 340 kcal | 51 kcal |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.8 g | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 36.1 g | 5.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 2.9 g | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 23 g | 3.5 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in heavy cream
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 411 µg | 46% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 58 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 3 µg | 5% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common heavy cream servings
How many calories in a portion of heavy cream — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (15 g) | 51 kcal | 0.4 g | 0.4 g | 5.4 g |
| 1 fl oz (30 g) | 102 kcal | 0.8 g | 0.8 g | 10.8 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 340 kcal | 3 g | 3 g | 36 g |
| 1 cup, whipped (120 g) | 408 kcal | 3 g | 3 g | 43 g |
| 1 cup, fluid (238 g) | 809 kcal | 7 g | 7 g | 86 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in heavy cream?
Heavy cream has 340 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (15 g) has about 51 calories.
How much protein is in heavy cream?
Heavy cream contains 2.8 g of protein per 100 g, or about 0.4 g per 1 tablespoon.
How much sugar is in heavy cream?
Heavy cream contains 2.9 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is heavy cream low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Heavy cream has 2.8 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Are these heavy cream calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170859 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
