Whipping Cream vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Whipping Cream and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whipping cream
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whipping cream and baby carrots:
- Both baby carrots and whipping cream are high in Vitamin A.
- Baby carrot has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, whipping cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Whipping cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whipping cream is high in calories and baby carrot has 86% less calories than whipping cream - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and whipping cream has 257 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whipping cream is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to baby carrots for protein. Whipping cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:19:76 and for baby carrots, 8:92:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whipping Cream | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 92% |
| Fat | 76% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and whipping cream contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and whipping cream has 12.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than whipping cream - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Baby carrots and whipping cream contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and whipping cream has 8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whipping cream has 400% more protein than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and whipping cream has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Whipping cream is high in saturated fat and baby carrot has 100% less saturated fat than whipping cream - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whipping cream has 13.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Baby carrot has less cholesterol than whipping cream - whipping cream has 76mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Baby carrot has more Vitamin C than whipping cream - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both baby carrots and whipping cream are high in Vitamin A. Baby carrot has 267% more Vitamin A than whipping cream - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whipping cream has 188ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whipping cream has more Vitamin D than baby carrot - whipping cream has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whipping cream has more Vitamin E than baby carrot - whipping cream has 0.64mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and whipping cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whipping cream has 1.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baby carrot has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, whipping cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both whipping cream and baby carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Whipping Cream | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.305 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 27 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whipping cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 216% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and whipping cream has 101mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 16 times more iron than whipping cream - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and whipping cream has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Baby carrot is a great source of potassium and it has 61% more potassium than whipping cream - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and whipping cream has 147mg 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,
| Whipping Cream | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 43 UG | 6391 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3767 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 358 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whipping cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Whipping Cream | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.323 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.323 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whipping cream has more linoleic acid than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Whipping Cream | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.502 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 0.502 G | 0.057 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: Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does baby carrots or whipping cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Whipping cream is high in calories and baby carrot has 90% less calories than whipping cream - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and whipping cream has 257 calories.
Does baby carrots or whipping cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and whipping cream contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and whipping cream has 12.5g of carbohydrates.
Does baby carrots or whipping cream contain more calcium?
Whipping cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 220% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium in 100 grams and whipping cream has 101mg of calcium.