Calories in Cream substitute, liquid, light
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Cream substitute, liquid, light contains 71 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (242 g) provides about 172 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 44% from fat and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 71 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 3.5 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.9 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 60 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 9.1 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 9.1 g | |
| Protein ? | 0.8 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.28 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.9 µg | 0.8% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 1 mg | 0.1% |
| Iron ? | 0.56 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus ? | 75 mg | 6% |
| Potassium ? | 177 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 0.05 mg | 0.5% |
| Copper ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium I | 0.9 µg | 2% |
% 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 5%
- Carbohydrates 51%
- Fat 44%
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
- Protein0.8 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars9.1 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat3.5 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.9 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium60 mgbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water86.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.42 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) ? | 0.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.018 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.46 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.42 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.021 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 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 (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 3 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 86.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 0.4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 297 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 5 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cream substitute
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cream substitute, powdered, light Dried or dry | 431 | 1.9 g | 73.4 g | 15.7 g |
| Cream substitute, liquid, with hydrogenated vegetable oil and soy protein | 136 | 1 g | 11.4 g | 10 g |
| Cream substitute, liquid, with lauric acid oil and sodium caseinate | 136 | 1 g | 11.4 g | 10 g |
| Cream substitute, powdered Dried or dry | 529 | 2.5 g | 59.3 g | 32.9 g |
| Cream substitute, flavored, powdered Dried or dry | 482 | 0.68 g | 75.4 g | 21.5 g |
| Cream substitute, flavored, liquid | 251 | 0.69 g | 35.1 g | 13.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee creamer, liquid, fat free | 71 | 0.8 g | 9.1 g | 3.5 g |
| Coffee creamer, liquid, fat free, sugar free, flavored | 71 | 0.8 g | 9.1 g | 3.5 g |
| Coffee creamer, liquid, sugar free, flavored | 71 | 0.8 g | 9.1 g | 3.5 g |
| Milk, human, mature, fluid (For Reference Only) | 70 | 1 g | 6.9 g | 4.4 g |
| Chocolate milk, reduced sugar, whole | 73 | 3 g | 8.4 g | 2.9 g |
| Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D | 83 | 3.2 g | 10.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Chocolate milk, whole | 83 | 3.2 g | 10.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Hot chocolate / cocoa, reduced sugar, made with whole or reduced fat (2%) milk | 69 | 3 g | 10.4 g | 1.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cream substitute?
100 g of cream substitute has 71 kcal. 1 cup (242 g): about 172 kcal. 1 fl oz (30 g): about 21 kcal.
How much protein is in cream substitute?
Cream substitute contains 0.8 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.9 g in 1 cup (242 g). About 5% 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 substitute?
Cream substitute has 9.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 9.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cream substitute?
Cream substitute contains 3.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.9 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in cream substitute?
100 g contains 60 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cream substitute have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, cream substitute, liquid, light has 71 kcal, while cream substitute, powdered, light has 431 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
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 168097. 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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