Heavy CreamNutrition reference
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Heavy Cream

Heavy cream is a rich dairy liquid with a high fat content, used in sauces, desserts and whipping. Per 100 g it provides about 343 calories with 35.6 g fat.

343.3
kcalper 100g
Carbs
3.8g
Protein
2.02g
Fat
35.56g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Ready to use
Edible portion
Heavy cream, ready to use
Measurement basis
Per 100 g ready-to-use heavy cream; no volume-to-mass conversion assumed
Energy (kcal)
343.3 kcal
Protein
2.01799 g
Carbohydrates
3.79951 g
Fat
35.56 g
Dietary fiber1
0 g
Sugars1
2.92 g
Saturated fat
20.4 g
Sodium
20.61 mg
More nutrients26
Energy (kJ)
1436.4 kJ
Trans fat
1.24 g
Cholesterol
103.1 mg
Calcium
61.21 mg
Potassium
96.94 mg
Magnesium
5.974 mg
Iron2
<0.4 mg
Zinc
0.2231 mg
Vitamin B1
0.03225 mg
Vitamin B21
0.188 mg
Vitamin B3
0.06125 mg
Vitamin B51
0.495 mg
Vitamin B6
0.031 mg
Vitamin B7
1.438 µg
Vitamin B9 (folate)1
4 µg
Vitamin B122
<0.44 µg
Vitamin C1
0.6 mg
Vitamin D1
1.6 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)1
411 µg
Retinol
326.6 µg
Beta-carotene1
72 µg
Alpha-carotene31
0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin31
0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)1
0.92 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
2.4 µg
Vitamin K2 (MK-4)
8.9 µg
  1. Unknown
  2. Assumed zero by source
  1. Additional data source[2]

Data sources

2
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central (Foundation and exact-identity SR Legacy supplements)

    2346386 · Foundation Foods release 2026-04-30

  2. 2

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    170859 · SR Legacy release April 2018

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Heavy cream, also called heavy whipping cream, is the high-fat liquid skimmed from fresh milk. It is used to make whipped cream and to enrich sauces, soups, and desserts.

Nutritionally, heavy cream is very high in fat. Per 100 g it provides about 343 kcal, 3.8 g of carbohydrates, 2.0 g of protein, and 35.6 g of fat.

Heavy cream is energy-dense, so it is usually used in small amounts. Weigh the amount used when logging; this record does not establish a volume-to-mass conversion.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Heavy Cream?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. Weigh cream for nutrition logging. The listed 15 ml and 60 ml portions are retained as unverified volume references only; their nutrient amounts cannot be calculated from this record without a verified density.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g343.3 kcal3.8 g2 g35.6 g

1 tablespoon: 15 ml. A serving amount in g is needed to calculate nutrition for this serving.

1/4 cup: 60 ml. A serving amount in g is needed to calculate nutrition for this serving.

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
343.3 kcal
Energy (kJ)
1436.4 kJ
Protein
2.01799 g
Carbohydrates
3.79951 g
Fat
35.56 g
Dietary fiber1
0 g
Sugars1
2.92 g
Saturated fat
20.4 g
Trans fat
1.24 g
Cholesterol
103.1 mg
Sodium
20.61 mg
Calcium
61.21 mg
Potassium
96.94 mg
Magnesium
5.974 mg
Iron2
<0.4 mg
Zinc
0.2231 mg
Vitamin B1
0.03225 mg
Vitamin B21
0.188 mg
Vitamin B3
0.06125 mg
Vitamin B51
0.495 mg
Vitamin B6
0.031 mg
Vitamin B7
1.438 µg
Vitamin B9 (folate)1
4 µg
Vitamin B122
<0.44 µg
Vitamin C1
0.6 mg
Vitamin D1
1.6 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)1
411 µg
Retinol
326.6 µg
Beta-carotene1
72 µg
Alpha-carotene31
0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin31
0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)1
0.92 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
2.4 µg
Vitamin K2 (MK-4)
8.9 µg

Questions and answers

Heavy Cream nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in heavy cream?

Heavy cream provides about 343 calories per 100 g. Weigh the amount used; no calorie conversion for a volume portion is established here.

Is heavy cream high in fat?

Yes. Heavy cream provides about 35.6 g of fat per 100 g.

How much protein is in heavy cream?

Heavy cream provides about 2.0 g of protein per 100 g.