Calories in Heavy Cream: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
360 kcal (1,506 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 2.1/38/3 g
Serving (15 g) — 54 kcal (226 kJ) · Nutri-Score D
Figures are for: Whipping cream, 38% fat
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: high salt: low fiber: low
Is heavy cream healthy?
Only in small amounts, and not every day. Heavy cream gets grade D on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, the second-lowest of five.
Against
- Saturated fat: 3.6 g per serving — 18% of the 20 g daily reference intake.
A typical serving is 15 g: 54 kcal, 0.3 g protein, 5.7 g fat and 0.5 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on September 30, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
Heavy (whipping) cream is about 36–40% fat. A tablespoon in coffee adds roughly 50 calories.
How many calories in heavy cream: per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: 15 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 360 kcal | 54 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 1,506 kJ | 226 kJ |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 38 g | 5.7 g |
| incl. saturated | 24 g | 3.6 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 3 g | 0.5 g |
| incl. sugars | 3 g | 0.5 g |
| incl. fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g come from a single record of an open food composition table: Frida 6.1, Technical University of Denmark, food ID 1174, “Cream, whipping, 38 % fat” — the measured composition of this exact food, not an average across tables. Rounded. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label; salt is sodium × 2.5. Table licenses are on the data sources page.
protein 2%fat 94%carbs 4%
Heavy Cream calories by weight, 5–50 g
15 g of heavy cream has 54 calories and 20 g has 72. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| 5 g | 18 | 0.1 / 1.9 / 0.2 |
| 10 g | 36 | 0.2 / 3.8 / 0.3 |
| 15 g — typical serving | 54 | 0.3 / 5.7 / 0.5 |
| 20 g | 72 | 0.4 / 7.6 / 0.6 |
| 30 g | 108 | 0.6 / 11 / 0.9 |
| 50 g | 180 | 1.1 / 19 / 1.5 |
Calories in heavy cream by spoon and serving
| Measure | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon (5 g) | 18 | 0.1 / 1.9 / 0.2 |
| 1 tablespoon (14.9 g) | 54 | 0.3 / 5.7 / 0.4 |
| serving, 15 g | 54 | 0.3 / 5.7 / 0.5 |
How we count
Piece weights are averages. Spoons are level US measures: 1 tsp = 4.9 ml, 1 tbsp = 14.8 ml, 1 cup = 240 ml; the weight follows the density of the food (USDA FoodData Central measure weights). The diary uses the same measures — log a portion in pieces, spoons or grams.
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Heavy Cream: calories by type
“Calories per 100 g” depends on the kind: fat level, variety, what's added. Every row comes from the same database the diary uses.
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Cream 10% | 118 | 3 / 10 / 4 |
| Non-dairy coffee creamer | 140 | 1 / 12 / 7 |
| Cream 15% | 160 | 2.8 / 15 / 3.9 |
| Light cream (coffee or table cream) | 195 | 3 / 19 / 3.7 |
| Cream 20% | 206 | 2.8 / 20 / 3.7 |
| Whipping cream 33% | 320 | 2.2 / 33 / 3 |
| Whipping cream, 38% fat | 360 | 2.1 / 38 / 3 |
How much movement is one serving?
A 15 g serving is 54 kcal — roughly 18 min of easy walking or 7 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Heavy Cream: swaps and alternatives
Heavy cream has a lot of saturated fat (24 g per 100 g), but our database has no same-category swap that fixes this noticeably at the same calories and is a full grade better. The simplest move is a smaller serving. How we pick swaps.
What to pair heavy cream with
A serving of heavy cream has no fiber (the WHO suggests at least 25 g a day); that's easy to make up on the same plate:
- Raspberries, 120 g — +4.4 g fiber, 55 kcal.
Similar foods with a better grade than heavy cream
Same food group, a better Nutri-Score grade. They fall short of a noticeable per-serving swap, but their profile is better. Figures are for 15 g, a typical serving of heavy cream.
| Food | Grade | Kcal | Protein, g | Fiber, g | Sat. fat, g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Cream | D | 54 | 0.3 | 0 | 3.6 |
| Swiss Cheese (Emmental) | C | 59 | 4.5 | 0 | 3.2 |
Heavy Cream vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella | 280 | 22 / 21 / 2.2 |
| Queso Fresco | 299 | 18 / 24 / 3 |
| Provolone | 340 | 26 / 27 / 0 |
| Cream Cheese | 342 | 6 / 34 / 4.1 |
| Heavy Cream | 360 | 2.1 / 38 / 3 |
| Parmesan | 392 | 36 / 26 / 3.2 |
| Cheddar | 403 | 25 / 33 / 1.3 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of heavy cream?
100 g of heavy cream has 360 calories, with 2.1 g protein, 38 g fat and 3 g carbohydrates.
How many calories are in a serving of heavy cream?
A 15 g serving has 54 calories: 0.3 g protein, 5.7 g fat and 0.5 g carbs.
What are the macros of heavy cream?
Per 100 g: 2.1 g protein, 3 g carbs and 38 g fat. By calories that's about 2% protein, 4% carbs and 94% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of heavy cream?
About 18 min of easy walking or 7 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 54 calories in a 15 g serving.
How many calories are in a tablespoon of heavy cream?
A level US tablespoon (14.8 ml, about 14.9 g) has 54 calories; a teaspoon (4.9 ml, 5 g) has 18.
How much fiber is in heavy cream?
None: dietary fiber comes from plant foods and mushrooms — vegetables, fruit, grains, beans and nuts.
How do the calories in heavy cream change with the type?
Per 100 g it ranges from 118 kcal (cream 10%) to 360 kcal (whipping cream, 38% fat).