Heavy Cream vs. Avocado
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Avocado
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
avocado
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and avocado:
- Both heavy cream and avocado are high in calories.
- Avocado has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Avocado has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.
- Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, heavy cream has more dpa than avocado.
- Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than avocado.
- Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both heavy cream and avocado are high in calories. Heavy cream has 104% more calories than avocado - heavy cream has 340 calories per 100 grams and avocado has 167 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, heavy cream is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to avocado for protein. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:94 and for avocado, 4:19:77 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heavy Cream | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 19% |
| Fat | 94% | 77% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Heavy cream and avocado contain similar amounts of carbs - heavy cream has 2.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than heavy cream - avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heavy cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Heavy cream and avocado contain similar amounts of sugar - heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar per 100 grams and avocado has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Heavy cream and avocado contain similar amounts of protein - heavy cream has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and avocado has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Heavy cream is high in saturated fat and avocado has 91% less saturated fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat per 100 grams and avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Avocado has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and avocado does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Avocado has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and avocado does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Avocado has 13 times more Vitamin C than heavy cream - heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 57 times more Vitamin A than avocado - heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than avocado - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and avocado does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Heavy cream and avocado contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Heavy cream and avocado contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Avocado has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both heavy cream and avocado contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Heavy Cream | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.143 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 1.912 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | 1.463 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.287 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 89 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Heavy cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 408% more calcium than avocado - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium per 100 grams and avocado has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Avocado has 510% more iron than heavy cream - heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and avocado has 0.61mg of iron.
potassium
Avocado is an excellent source of potassium and it has 434% more potassium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 95mg of potassium per 100 grams and avocado has 507mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both heavy cream and avocado contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Heavy Cream | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 72 UG | 63 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 24 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 271 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, heavy cream has more DPA than avocado per 100 grams. Both heavy cream and avocado contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Heavy Cream | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.128 G | 0.125 G |
| EPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.157 G | 0.125 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both heavy cream and avocado contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Heavy Cream | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | 0.015 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 1.674 G |
| Total | 1.296 G | 1.689 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) .
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FAQ
Does heavy cream or avocado contain more calories in 100 grams?Both heavy cream and avocado are high in calories. Heavy cream has 100% more calories than avocado - heavy cream has 340 calories in 100g and avocado has 167 calories.
Does heavy cream or avocado contain more calcium?
Heavy cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 410% more calcium than avocado - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium in 100 grams and avocado has 13mg of calcium.
Does heavy cream or avocado contain more potassium?
Avocado is a rich source of potassium and it has 430% more potassium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 95mg of potassium in 100 grams and avocado has 507mg of potassium.