Calories in Cream, fluid, light whipping
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Cream, fluid, light whipping contains 292 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (15 g) provides about 44 kcal.
Roughly 93% of its calories come from fat, with 4% from carbohydrates and 3% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 31% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 292 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 30.9 g | 40% |
| Saturated fat ? | 19.3 g | 97% |
| Cholesterol ? | 111 mg | 37% |
| Sodium ? | 34 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 3 g | |
| Protein ? | 2.2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 279 µg | 31% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0.6 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.6 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.88 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K I | 2.7 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.024 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.042 mg | 0.3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.26 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.028 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.2 µg | 8% |
| Choline C | 16.8 mg | 3% |
| Calcium ? | 69 mg | 5% |
| Iron ? | 0.03 mg | 0.2% |
| Magnesium ? | 7 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus ? | 61 mg | 5% |
| Potassium ? | 97 mg | 2% |
| Zinc ? | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.007 mg | 0.8% |
| Manganese ? | 0.001 mg | 0% |
| Selenium I | 0.5 µg | 0.9% |
| Fluoride M | 3 µg |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 3%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 93%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2.2 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars3 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat30.9 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat19.3 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium34 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.74 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water63.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 9.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.88 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.031 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.098 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.13 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.21 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.17 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.054 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.02 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.11 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.11 g |
| Valine ? | 0.15 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.079 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.059 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.075 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.17 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.45 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.046 g |
| Proline ? | 0.21 g |
| Serine ? | 0.12 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.62 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 1.1 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0.3 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.31 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.63 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.37 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 3.3 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 8.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 3.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 7.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.27 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 1 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene I | 60 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 274 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 23 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.6 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 63.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.46 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,223 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 1,013 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 4 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cream
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cream, fluid, light (coffee cream or table cream) | 195 | 3 g | 3.7 g | 19.1 g |
| Cream, fluid, heavy whipping | 340 | 2.8 g | 2.8 g | 36.1 g |
| Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized | 257 | 3.2 g | 12.5 g | 22.2 g |
| Cream, fluid, half and half | 131 | 3.1 g | 4.3 g | 11.5 g |
| Cream, sour, reduced fat, cultured | 135 | 2.9 g | 4.3 g | 12 g |
| Cream, sour, cultured | 198 | 2.4 g | 4.6 g | 19.4 g |
| Cream, half and half, lowfat | 72 | 3.3 g | 3.3 g | 5 g |
| Cream, half and half, fat free | 59 | 2.6 g | 9 g | 1.4 g |
| Cream, sour, full fat | 193 | 3.1 g | 5.6 g | 18 g |
| Cream, NS as to light, heavy, or half and half | 131 | 3.1 g | 4.3 g | 11.5 g |
| Cream, light | 195 | 3 g | 3.7 g | 19.1 g |
| Cream, half and half | 131 | 3.1 g | 4.3 g | 11.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cream cheese, regular, plain | 343 | 5.8 g | 4.6 g | 33.5 g |
| Cheese spread, cream cheese base | 295 | 7.1 g | 3.5 g | 28.6 g |
| Cheese spread, cream cheese | 295 | 7.1 g | 3.5 g | 28.6 g |
| Cream cheese | 350 | 6.2 g | 5.5 g | 34.4 g |
| Cream cheese, full fat, block | 337 | 5.8 g | 4.6 g | 33.5 g |
| Cheese, neufchatel | 253 | 9.2 g | 3.6 g | 22.8 g |
| Cream cheese, light | 264 | 9.1 g | 5.6 g | 22.7 g |
| Ice cream bar, covered with chocolate and nuts | 303 | 5.6 g | 11.9 g | 25.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cream?
100 g of cream has 292 kcal. 1 tbsp (15 g): about 44 kcal. 1 cup, whipped (120 g): about 350 kcal. 1 cup, fluid, yields 2 cups whipped (239 g): about 698 kcal.
How much protein is in cream?
Cream contains 2.2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.33 g in 1 tbsp (15 g). About 3% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in cream?
Cream has 3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cream?
Cream contains 30.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 19.3 g is saturated (97% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cream contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (31% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cream?
100 g contains 34 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170858. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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