Heavy Cream vs. Peanuts

Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Peanuts


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of heavy cream versus peanuts (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and peanuts:

  • Both heavy cream and peanuts are high in calcium, calories and saturated fat.
  • Heavy cream has 6.4 times less carbohydrates than peanut.
  • Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than peanut.
  • Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
  • Peanut has 44.7 times less trans fat than heavy cream.
  • Peanut has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Peanut has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.
  • Peanut has signficantly more iron than heavy cream.
  • Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of heavy cream and peanuts is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both heavy cream and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 73% more calories than heavy cream - heavy cream has 340 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, heavy cream is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to peanuts per calorie. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:94 and for peanuts, 16:14:71 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Heavy Cream Peanuts
Protein 3% 16%
Carbohydrates 3% 14%
Fat 94% 71%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Heavy cream has 6.4 times less carbohydrates than peanut - heavy cream has 2.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than heavy cream - peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heavy cream does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Heavy cream and peanuts contain similar amounts of sugar - heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.

Protein

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Peanut is an excellent source of protein and it has 757% more protein than heavy cream - heavy cream has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both heavy cream and peanuts are high in saturated fat. Heavy cream has 198% more saturated fat than peanut - heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Peanut has 44.7 times less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and peanut has 0.03g of trans fat.

cholesterol

Peanut has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Heavy cream and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than peanut - heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than peanut - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Peanut has 436% more Vitamin E than heavy cream - heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Heavy cream and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Peanut has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both heavy cream and peanuts contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.

Heavy Cream Peanuts
Thiamin 0.02 MG 0.152 MG
Riboflavin 0.188 MG 0.197 MG
Niacin 0.064 MG 14.355 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.495 MG 1.011 MG
Vitamin B6 0.035 MG 0.466 MG
Folate 4 UG 97 UG
Vitamin B12 0.16 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Both heavy cream and peanuts are high in calcium. Heavy cream has 14% more calcium than peanut - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.

iron

Peanut has signficantly more iron than heavy cream - heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.

potassium

Peanut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 567% more potassium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 95mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, heavy cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than peanut per 100 grams.

Heavy Cream Peanuts
alpha linoleic acid 0.128 G 0.026 G
EPA 0.009 G ~
DPA 0.02 G ~
Total 0.157 G 0.026 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut has more linoleic acid than heavy cream per 100 grams.

Heavy Cream Peanuts
other omega 6 0.008 G 0.004 G
linoleic acid 1.294 G 9.715 G
Total 1.302 G 9.719 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) .

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FAQ

Does heavy cream or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both heavy cream and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 70% more calories than heavy cream - heavy cream has 340 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.

Does heavy cream or peanuts contain more calcium?
Both heavy cream and peanuts are high in calcium. Heavy cream has 10% more calcium than peanut - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.

Does heavy cream or peanuts contain more potassium?
Peanut is a rich source of potassium and it has 570% more potassium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 95mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.