Heavy Cream vs. Pumpkin Puree
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Pumpkin Puree
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
pumpkin puree
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and pumpkin puree:
- Both pumpkin puree and heavy cream are high in Vitamin A.
- Heavy cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, pumpkin puree contains more niacin and folate.
- Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than pumpkin puree.
- Heavy cream is an excellent source of calcium.
- Pumpkin puree has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.
- Pumpkin puree is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Pumpkin Puree (Pumpkin, canned, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Heavy cream is high in calories and pumpkin puree has 90% less calories than heavy cream - pumpkin puree has 34 calories per 100 grams and heavy cream has 340 calories.
| Heavy Cream | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 82% |
| Fat | 93% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pumpkin puree and heavy cream contain similar amounts of carbs - pumpkin puree has 8.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pumpkin puree is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than heavy cream - pumpkin puree has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heavy cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pumpkin puree and heavy cream contain similar amounts of sugar - pumpkin puree has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Heavy cream has 158% more protein than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Heavy cream is high in saturated fat and pumpkin puree has 99% less saturated fat than heavy cream - pumpkin puree has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Pumpkin puree has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and pumpkin puree does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Pumpkin puree has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pumpkin puree does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pumpkin puree has 600% more Vitamin C than heavy cream - pumpkin puree has 4.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both pumpkin puree and heavy cream are high in Vitamin A. Pumpkin puree has 89% more Vitamin A than heavy cream - pumpkin puree has 778ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than pumpkin puree - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pumpkin puree does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pumpkin puree and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pumpkin puree has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pumpkin puree and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pumpkin puree has 16ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Heavy cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, pumpkin puree contains more niacin and folate. Both heavy cream and pumpkin puree contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Heavy Cream | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.367 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 12 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Heavy cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 154% more calcium than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
iron
Pumpkin puree has 12 times more iron than heavy cream - pumpkin puree has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron.
potassium
Pumpkin puree is a great source of potassium and it has 117% more potassium than heavy cream - pumpkin puree has 206mg of potassium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 95mg 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,
| Heavy Cream | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 72 UG | 6940 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4795 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, heavy cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than pumpkin puree per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.128 G | 0.008 G |
| EPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.157 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, heavy cream has more linoleic acid than pumpkin puree per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.039 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 0.007 G |
| Total | 1.333 G | 0.007 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 Pumpkin Puree (Pumpkin, canned, without salt) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pumpkin puree or heavy cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Heavy cream is high in calories and pumpkin puree has 90% less calories than heavy cream - pumpkin puree has 34 calories in 100g and heavy cream has 340 calories.
Does pumpkin puree or heavy cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pumpkin puree and heavy cream contain similar amounts of carbs - pumpkin puree has 8.1g of carbs for 100g and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates.
Does pumpkin puree or heavy cream contain more calcium?
Heavy cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 150% more calcium than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.