What is Heavy Cream? Nutritional Facts & Calories

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What is Heavy Cream?

Heavy cream has a high fat content, giving it extra flavor and richness. The cream usually comes from cow's milk and generally floats to the top of milk, from which it can be skimmed. The cream is cream colored, or a pale golden color. The texture is thicker than milk with a flavor that is mild, rich and creamy. Heavy cream is used to make whipped cream and many desserts.

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milk

Milk is almost always sourced come from cows. Sometimes sheep, goat, yak and water buffalo milk are used. In general, store bough milk comes from a cow, unless specified otherwise. Whole milk is white, or cream colored and has a higher fat content than skim milk and therefore a creamier and richer texture and flavor. The flavor is mild and bland with a hint of savory sweetness and is satisfying, especially due to its creaminess. Milk is served as a beverage and used in a multitude of dishes both sweet and savory.

cream

Cream is the fat derived from milk. Other milking animals can produce cream, but it is most commonly obtained from cows. The cream can vary from an off white to a pale golden color. The texture is smooth and can be thick, like a high fat yogurt, or thin, as is often seen in store bought cartons of whipping cream. The flavor is delicate, milky and buttery. Cream is used in a huge variety of food items and dishes, from baked goods, to curries, as glaze for scones, or a flavoring for tea and coffee.

Heavy Cream Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup (whipped)120g

Cup (whipped) Heavy Cream

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	408kcal	20%
Fats	43g	158%
Sat. fats	28g	359%
Mono. Fats	11g	71%
Trans fats	1g	143%
Carbs	3g	3%
Sugars	4g	23%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	3g	11%
Cholesterol	136mg	130%
Sodium	32mg	4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Heavy Cream?

1 Cup (whipped) of Heavy Cream contains 3 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Heavy Cream?

1 Cup (whipped) of Heavy Cream contains 3 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Heavy Cream?

1 Cup (whipped) of Heavy Cream contains 43 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Heavy Cream?

1 Cup (whipped) of Heavy Cream contains 4 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup (whipped) of Heavy Cream?

There are 408 calories in 1 Cup (whipped) of Heavy Cream.

How many calories are in 1 Cup (fluid) of Heavy Cream?

There are 809 calories in 1 Cup (fluid) of Heavy Cream.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Heavy Cream?

There are 51 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Heavy Cream.