Calories in Cream (heavy)
Cream (heavy) has about 51 calories per 1 tablespoon (15 g), or 340 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 0.4 g protein, 0.4 g carbs and 5.4 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 tablespoon (15 g) | 1/4 cup (60 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 340 kcal | 51 kcal | 204 kcal |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 0.4 g | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.8 g | 0.4 g | 1.7 g |
| Fat | 36.1 g | 5.4 g | 21.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 2.9 g | 0.4 g | 1.8 g |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 4 mg | 16 mg |
About Cream (heavy)
Heavy cream is about 340 kcal per 100 g, so a tablespoon is 50 kcal and a quarter cup stirred into a handi or butter chicken is 200 kcal. Malai (clotted cream on milk) is similar.
Tip: Use yogurt or a splash of milk for half the cream in gravies; the texture barely changes.
Burn off 51 kcal
Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult.
- Brisk walking11 min
- Running5 min
- Cycling6 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in cream (heavy)?+
About 51 kcal per 1 tablespoon (15 g), or 340 kcal per 100 g. High-fat dairy; a small amount adds a lot of calories to a dish.
How many calories in 1/4 cup of cream (heavy)?+
1/4 cup (60 g) is roughly 204 kcal with 1.7 g protein, 1.7 g carbs and 21.7 g fat.
How much protein is in cream (heavy)?+
About 0.4 g per 1 tablespoon. It is not a major protein source, so pair it with daal, yogurt, eggs, chicken or fish to balance the meal.
Is cream (heavy) good for weight loss?+
Cream (heavy) is calorie-dense (340 kcal per 100 g), so it is easy to over-eat. It can still fit a weight-loss diet in a small, measured portion, but it should not be a daily staple.
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