Heavy Cream vs. Sweet Potatoes
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Sweet Potatoes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
sweet potatoes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and sweet potatoes:
- Both sweet potatoes and heavy cream are high in Vitamin A.
- Heavy cream has 6 times less carbohydrates than sweet potato.
- Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than sweet potato.
- Heavy cream is an excellent source of calcium.
- Sweet potato has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Sweet potato has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.
- Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Sweet potato is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Heavy cream is high in calories and sweet potato has 75% less calories than heavy cream - sweet potato has 86 calories per 100 grams and heavy cream has 340 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, heavy cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sweet potatoes per calorie. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:94 and for sweet potatoes, 7:92:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heavy Cream | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 92% |
| Fat | 94% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Heavy cream has 6 times less carbohydrates than sweet potato - sweet potato has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in sweet potatoes are made of 64% starch, 21% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in heavy cream comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than heavy cream - sweet potato has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heavy cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sweet potatoes and heavy cream contain similar amounts of sugar - sweet potato has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sweet potatoes and heavy cream contain similar amounts of protein - sweet potato has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Heavy cream is high in saturated fat and sweet potato has 100% less saturated fat than heavy cream - sweet potato has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Sweet potato has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and sweet potato does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Sweet potato has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sweet potato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sweet potatoes and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - sweet potato has 2.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both sweet potatoes and heavy cream are high in Vitamin A. Sweet potato has 73% more Vitamin A than heavy cream - sweet potato has 709ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than sweet potato - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sweet potato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Sweet potatoes and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - sweet potato has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sweet potatoes and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sweet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sweet potato has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both heavy cream and sweet potatoes contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Heavy Cream | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.557 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | 0.8 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 11 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Heavy cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 120% more calcium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
iron
Sweet potato has 510% more iron than heavy cream - sweet potato has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron.
potassium
Sweet potato is an excellent source of potassium and it has 255% more potassium than heavy cream - sweet potato has 337mg 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 | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 72 UG | 8509 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 7 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, heavy cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than sweet potato per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.128 G | 0.001 G |
| EPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.157 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, heavy cream has more linoleic acid than sweet potato per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.039 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 1.333 G | 0.013 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Heavy Cream or Sweet Potatoes .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) .
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FAQ
Does sweet potatoes or heavy cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Heavy cream is high in calories and sweet potato has 80% less calories than heavy cream - sweet potato has 86 calories in 100g and heavy cream has 340 calories.
Does sweet potatoes or heavy cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, heavy cream has 6 times fewer carbohydrates than sweet potato - sweet potato has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in sweet potatoes are made of 60% starch, 20% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in heavy cream comprise of 100% sugar.
Does sweet potatoes or heavy cream contain more calcium?
Heavy cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 120% more calcium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
Does sweet potatoes or heavy cream contain more potassium?
Sweet potato is a rich source of potassium and it has 260% more potassium than heavy cream - sweet potato has 337mg of potassium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 95mg of potassium.