Heavy Cream vs. Beech Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Beech Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
beech mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and beech mushroom:
- Beech mushroom has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Beech mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.
- Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and potassium.
- Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Heavy cream is high in calories and beech mushroom has 90% less calories than heavy cream - heavy cream has 340 calories per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, heavy cream is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to beech mushroom per calorie. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:93 and for beech mushroom, 25:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heavy Cream | Beech Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 72% |
| Fat | 93% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Heavy cream and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - heavy cream has 2.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Beech mushroom and heavy cream contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - beech mushroom has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heavy cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beech mushroom has less sugar than heavy cream - heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Heavy cream and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - heavy cream has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Heavy cream is high in saturated fat and beech mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Beech mushroom has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Beech mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Heavy cream and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than beech mushroom - heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 106% more Vitamin D than heavy cream - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 130iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Heavy cream has more Vitamin E than beech mushroom - heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Heavy cream and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Beech mushroom has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both heavy cream and beech mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Heavy Cream | Beech Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.671 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | 0.67 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 9.1 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Heavy cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than beech mushroom - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Heavy cream and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Beech mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 325% more potassium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 95mg of potassium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, heavy cream has more linoleic acid than beech mushroom per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Beech Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.039 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 1.333 G | 0.09 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 Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) .
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FAQ
Does heavy cream or beech mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Heavy cream is high in calories and beech mushroom has 90% less calories than heavy cream - heavy cream has 340 calories in 100g and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
Does heavy cream or beech mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, heavy cream and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - heavy cream has 2.8g of carbs for 100g and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does heavy cream or beech mushroom contain more calcium?
Heavy cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than beech mushroom - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does heavy cream or beech mushroom contain more potassium?
Beech mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 330% more potassium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 95mg of potassium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.