Kefir vs. Whipping Cream
Nutrition comparison of Kefir and Whipping Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kefir
versus
whipping cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kefir and whipping cream:
- Both whipping cream and kefir are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
- Kefir has 14.2 times less cholesterol than whipping cream.
- Kefir has 62% less carbohydrates than whipping cream.
- Kefir has more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kefir (Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY) and Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whipping cream is high in calories and kefir has 83% less calories than whipping cream - whipping cream has 257 calories per 100 grams and kefir has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kefir is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to whipping cream per calorie. Kefir has a macronutrient ratio of 35:44:21 and for whipping cream, 5:19:76 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kefir | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 35% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | 19% |
| Fat | 21% | 76% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kefir has 62% less carbohydrates than whipping cream - whipping cream has 12.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and kefir has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Whipping cream and kefir contain similar amounts of sugar - whipping cream has 8g of sugar per 100 grams and kefir has 4.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whipping cream and kefir contain similar amounts of protein - whipping cream has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and kefir has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Whipping cream is high in saturated fat and kefir has 95% less saturated fat than whipping cream - whipping cream has 13.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kefir has 0.66g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both kefir and whipping cream are low in trans fat - kefir has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Kefir has 14.2 times less cholesterol than whipping cream - whipping cream has 76mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and kefir has 5mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kefir and whipping cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - kefir has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both whipping cream and kefir are high in Vitamin A. Whipping cream has a little more Vitamin A (10%) than kefir by weight - whipping cream has 188ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kefir has 171ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Kefir has 156% more Vitamin D than whipping cream - whipping cream has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and kefir has 41iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Whipping cream and kefir contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whipping cream has 0.64mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kefir has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whipping cream and kefir contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whipping cream has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kefir has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Kefir has more folate. Both kefir and whipping cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Kefir | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.135 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 0.15 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.385 MG | 0.305 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both whipping cream and kefir are high in calcium. Kefir has 29% more calcium than whipping cream - whipping cream has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and kefir has 130mg of calcium.
iron
Whipping cream and kefir contain similar amounts of iron - whipping cream has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and kefir has 0.04mg of iron.
potassium
Whipping cream and kefir contain similar amounts of potassium - whipping cream has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and kefir has 164mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whipping cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than kefir per 100 grams.
| Kefir | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.323 G |
| DPA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.323 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whipping cream has more linoleic acid than kefir per 100 grams.
| Kefir | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.502 G |
| Total | 0.044 G | 0.502 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: Kefir (Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY) and Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) .
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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% | 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% | fluoride | 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 whipping cream or kefir contain more calories in 100 grams?Whipping cream is high in calories and kefir has 80% less calories than whipping cream - whipping cream has 257 calories in 100g and kefir has 43 calories.
Is whipping cream or kefir better for protein?
Whipping cream and kefir contain similar amounts of protein - whipping cream has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and kefir has 3.8g of protein.
Does whipping cream or kefir have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kefir has 60% fewer carbohydrates than whipping cream - whipping cream has 12.5g of carbs for 100g and kefir has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does whipping cream or kefir contain more calcium?
Both whipping cream and kefir are high in calcium. Kefir has 30% more calcium than whipping cream - whipping cream has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and kefir has 130mg of calcium.