Egg vs. Heavy Cream
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Heavy Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
heavy cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and heavy cream:
- Both heavy cream and egg are high in Vitamin A, calcium and calories.
- Egg has 31.5 times less trans fat than heavy cream.
- Egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than heavy cream, however, heavy cream contains more beta-carotene than egg.
- Egg has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Egg has signficantly more iron than heavy cream.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Egg is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both heavy cream and egg are high in calories. Heavy cream has 138% more calories than egg - heavy cream has 340 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
| Egg | Heavy Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 3% |
| Fat | 62% | 93% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both heavy cream and egg are low in carbohydrates - heavy cream has 2.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in heavy cream and egg are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Heavy cream and egg contain similar amounts of sugar - heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 342% more protein than heavy cream - heavy cream has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Heavy cream is high in saturated fat and egg has 86% less saturated fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Egg has 31.5 times less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and egg has 0.04g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and heavy cream has 70% less cholesterol than egg - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and egg has 372mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Heavy cream and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both heavy cream and egg are high in Vitamin A. Heavy cream has 157% more Vitamin A than egg - heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has 30% more Vitamin D than heavy cream - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and egg has 82iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Heavy cream and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Heavy cream and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both egg and heavy cream contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Egg | Heavy Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.188 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.064 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.495 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | 0.16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both heavy cream and egg are high in calcium. Heavy cream has 18% more calcium than egg - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Egg has signficantly more iron than heavy cream - heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Egg has 45% more potassium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 95mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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, egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than heavy cream per 100 grams, however, heavy cream contains more beta-carotene than egg per 100 grams.
| Egg | Heavy Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 72 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, heavy cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and dpa than egg per 100 grams, however, egg contains more dha than heavy cream per 100 grams.
| Egg | Heavy Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.128 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | 0.02 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.157 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both egg and heavy cream contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Egg | Heavy Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | 0.039 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 1.294 G |
| Total | 1.577 G | 1.333 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: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) .
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FAQ
Does heavy cream or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both heavy cream and egg are high in calories. Heavy cream has 140% more calories than egg - heavy cream has 340 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is heavy cream or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 340% more protein than heavy cream - heavy cream has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does heavy cream or egg contain more calcium?
Both heavy cream and egg are high in calcium. Heavy cream has 20% more calcium than egg - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.