Calories in heavy cream
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of heavy cream contains 340 kcal, with 2.8 g of protein, 2.8 g of carbohydrate and 36.1 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 tablespoon, about 15 g — is roughly 51 kcal.
That is a fairly calorie-dense food, so portion size matters.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 tablespoon (15 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 340 kcal | 51 kcal |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.8 g | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 2.9 g | 0.4 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 36.1 g | 5.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 23 g | 3.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 113 mg | 17 mg |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 95 mg | 14 mg |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 10 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Water | 58 g | 9 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 15 g | 51 | 0.4 g | 0.4 g | 5.4 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 85 | 0.7 g | 0.7 g | 9 g |
| 50 g | 170 | 1.4 g | 1.4 g | 18 g |
| 100 g | 340 | 2.8 g | 2.8 g | 36.1 g |
| 150 g | 510 | 4.3 g | 4.3 g | 54.1 g |
| 200 g | 680 | 5.7 g | 5.7 g | 72.2 g |
| 250 g | 850 | 7.1 g | 7.1 g | 90.2 g |
| 300 g | 1,020 | 8.5 g | 8.5 g | 108.2 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For heavy cream the split is:
- Protein: 2.8 g × 4 = 11 kcal — 3% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 2.8 g × 4 = 11 kcal — 3% of calories
- Fat: 36.1 g × 9 = 325 kcal — 93% of calories
- Most of the energy in heavy cream comes from fat (93% of calories).
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 60 g.
What actually changes the number
Heavy cream is 340 kcal per 100 ml — a tablespoon is 50 kcal, a "splash" in a pan sauce is often 100 ml. Cream-based sauces are the single hardest thing to estimate from a plate photo.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of heavy cream as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of heavy cream?
100 g of heavy cream contains 340 kcal (2.8 g protein, 2.8 g carbohydrate, 36.1 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of heavy cream?
A typical serving of heavy cream — 1 tablespoon, about 15 g — has roughly 51 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in heavy cream?
Heavy cream: 2.8 g of protein per 100 g, which is low. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of heavy cream equals 200 kcal?
At 340 kcal per 100 g, about 60 g of heavy cream equals 200 kcal.
Can I track heavy cream by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies heavy cream on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 170859: "Cream, fluid, heavy whipping". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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