Whipping Cream vs. Tofu
Nutrition comparison of Whipping Cream and Tofu
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whipping cream
versus
tofu
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whipping cream and tofu:
- Both whipping cream and tofu are high in calcium.
- Tofu has 11.9 times less sugar than whipping cream.
- Tofu has 5.6 times less carbohydrates than whipping cream.
- Tofu has more thiamin and folate, however, whipping cream contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Tofu is a great source of protein.
- Tofu is an excellent source of iron.
- Whipping cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) and Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whipping cream is high in calories and tofu has 70% less calories than whipping cream - whipping cream has 257 calories per 100 grams and tofu has 76 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whipping cream is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to tofu per calorie. Whipping cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:19:76 and for tofu, 39:9:52 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whipping Cream | Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 9% |
| Fat | 76% | 52% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tofu has 5.6 times less carbohydrates than whipping cream - whipping cream has 12.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and tofu has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tofu has more dietary fiber than whipping cream - tofu has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Tofu has 11.9 times less sugar than whipping cream - whipping cream has 8g of sugar per 100 grams and tofu has 0.62g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tofu is a great source of protein and it has 153% more protein than whipping cream - whipping cream has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and tofu has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Whipping cream is high in saturated fat and tofu has 95% less saturated fat than whipping cream - whipping cream has 13.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tofu has 0.69g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Tofu has less cholesterol than whipping cream - whipping cream has 76mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tofu and whipping cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - tofu has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Whipping cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than tofu - whipping cream has 188ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Whipping cream has more Vitamin D than tofu - whipping cream has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whipping cream and tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whipping cream has 0.64mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tofu has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whipping cream and tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whipping cream has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tofu has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Tofu has more thiamin and folate, however, whipping cream contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both whipping cream and tofu contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Whipping Cream | Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.052 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 0.195 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.305 MG | 0.068 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 15 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both whipping cream and tofu are high in calcium. Tofu has 247% more calcium than whipping cream - whipping cream has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and tofu has 350mg of calcium.
iron
Tofu is an excellent source of iron and it has 106 times more iron than whipping cream - whipping cream has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and tofu has 5.4mg of iron.
potassium
Whipping cream and tofu contain similar amounts of potassium - whipping cream has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and tofu has 121mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both whipping cream and tofu contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Whipping Cream | Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.323 G | 0.319 G |
| Total | 0.323 G | 0.319 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tofu has more linoleic acid than whipping cream per 100 grams.
| Whipping Cream | Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.502 G | 2.38 G |
| Total | 0.502 G | 2.38 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 Whipping Cream or Tofu .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) and Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does whipping cream or tofu contain more calories in 100 grams?Whipping cream is high in calories and tofu has 70% less calories than whipping cream - whipping cream has 257 calories in 100g and tofu has 76 calories.
Is whipping cream or tofu better for protein?
Tofu is a great source of protein and it has 150% more protein than whipping cream - whipping cream has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and tofu has 8.1g of protein.
Does whipping cream or tofu contain more calcium?
Both whipping cream and tofu are high in calcium. Tofu has 250% more calcium than whipping cream - whipping cream has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and tofu has 350mg of calcium.
Does whipping cream or tofu contain more iron?
Tofu is an abundant source of iron and it has 106 times more iron than whipping cream - whipping cream has 0.05mg of iron in 100 grams and tofu has 5.4mg of iron.