Whipping Cream vs. Coconut Cream
Nutrition comparison of Whipping Cream and Coconut Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whipping cream
versus
coconut cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whipping cream and coconut cream:
- Both coconut cream and whipping cream are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Coconut cream is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Coconut cream is an excellent source of potassium.
- Whipping cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, coconut cream contains more niacin and folate.
- Whipping cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) and Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both coconut cream and whipping cream are high in calories. Coconut cream has 28% more calories than whipping cream - coconut cream has 330 calories per 100 grams and whipping cream has 257 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whipping cream is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to coconut cream for protein. Whipping cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:19:76 and for coconut cream, 4:8:89 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whipping Cream | Coconut Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 8% |
| Fat | 76% | 89% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coconut cream and whipping cream contain similar amounts of carbs - coconut cream has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and whipping cream has 12.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Coconut cream is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than whipping cream - coconut cream has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Coconut cream has less sugar than whipping cream - whipping cream has 8g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Coconut cream and whipping cream contain similar amounts of protein - coconut cream has 3.6g of protein per 100 grams and whipping cream has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both coconut cream and whipping cream are high in saturated fat. Coconut cream has 122% more saturated fat than whipping cream - coconut cream has 30.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whipping cream has 13.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Coconut cream has less cholesterol than whipping cream - whipping cream has 76mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coconut cream has more Vitamin C than whipping cream - coconut cream has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Whipping cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than coconut cream - whipping cream has 188ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Whipping cream has more Vitamin D than coconut cream - whipping cream has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whipping cream has more Vitamin E than coconut cream - whipping cream has 0.64mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Whipping cream and coconut cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whipping cream has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Whipping cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, coconut cream contains more niacin and folate. Both whipping cream and coconut cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Whipping Cream | Coconut Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 0.89 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.305 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whipping cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 818% more calcium than coconut cream - coconut cream has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and whipping cream has 101mg of calcium.
iron
Coconut cream is a great source of iron and it has 44 times more iron than whipping cream - coconut cream has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and whipping cream has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Coconut cream is an excellent source of potassium and it has 121% more potassium than whipping cream - coconut cream has 325mg of potassium per 100 grams and whipping cream has 147mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both whipping cream and coconut cream contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Whipping Cream | Coconut Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.502 G | 0.379 G |
| Total | 0.502 G | 0.379 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: Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) and Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does coconut cream or whipping cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both coconut cream and whipping cream are high in calories. Coconut cream has 30% more calories than whipping cream - coconut cream has 330 calories in 100g and whipping cream has 257 calories.
Does coconut cream or whipping cream contain more calcium?
Whipping cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 820% more calcium than coconut cream - coconut cream has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and whipping cream has 101mg of calcium.
Does coconut cream or whipping cream contain more potassium?
Coconut cream is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than whipping cream - coconut cream has 325mg of potassium in 100 grams and whipping cream has 147mg of potassium.