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Milk vs. Whipped cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Milk and Whipped cream?

  • Milk is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D, yet Whipped cream is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Whipped cream's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 66% higher.
  • Milk has 3 times more Vitamin D than Whipped cream. Milk has 48IU of Vitamin D, while Whipped cream has 16IU.
  • Milk contains less Cholesterol.

We used Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Milk
Milk
6
:
2
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains more Calcium +23.8%
Contains more Zinc +13.5%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +135.7%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Phosphorus - 89
Equal in Potassium - 147
Equal in Copper - 0.01
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Whipped cream
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 2% 8% 39% 13% 2% 11% 4% 1% 8%
Contains more Calcium +23.8%
Contains more Zinc +13.5%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +135.7%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Phosphorus - 89
Equal in Potassium - 147
Equal in Copper - 0.01

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Milk
Milk
6
:
5
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +249.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +6300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1800%
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Whipped cream
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 42% 13% 12% 0% 10% 15% 2% 19% 10% 3% 37% 5%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +249.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +6300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
2
:
3
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains more Water +46.6%
Contains more Fats +2190.7%
Contains more Carbs +150.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.2
Equal in Other - 0.76
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Whipped cream
3% 22% 12% 61%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 22.22 g
Carbs: 12.49 g
Water: 61.33 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Water +46.6%
Contains more Fats +2190.7%
Contains more Carbs +150.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.2
Equal in Other - 0.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
2
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2217%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2257.1%
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Whipped cream
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 13.831 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.825 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2217%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2257.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milk Whipped cream
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Whipped cream Opinion
Net carbs 4.99g 12.49g Whipped cream
Protein 3.37g 3.2g Milk
Fats 0.97g 22.22g Whipped cream
Carbs 4.99g 12.49g Whipped cream
Calories 42kcal 257kcal Whipped cream
Sugar 5.2g 8g Milk
Calcium 125mg 101mg Milk
Iron 0.03mg 0.05mg Whipped cream
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Phosphorus 95mg 89mg Milk
Potassium 150mg 147mg Milk
Sodium 44mg 8mg Whipped cream
Zinc 0.42mg 0.37mg Milk
Copper 0.01mg 0.01mg
Manganese 0.003mg 0.001mg Milk
Selenium 3.3µg 1.4µg Milk
Vitamin A 196IU 685IU Whipped cream
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 188µg Whipped cream
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.64mg Whipped cream
Vitamin D 48IU 16IU Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.4µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.037mg Whipped cream
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.065mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.07mg Milk
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.305mg Milk
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.041mg Whipped cream
Folate 5µg 3µg Milk
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.29µg Milk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.9µg Whipped cream
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.045mg Whipped cream
Threonine 0.143mg 0.144mg Whipped cream
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0.194mg Whipped cream
Leucine 0.319mg 0.313mg Milk
Lysine 0.282mg 0.254mg Milk
Methionine 0.088mg 0.08mg Milk
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0.154mg Milk
Valine 0.22mg 0.214mg Milk
Histidine 0.101mg 0.087mg Milk
Cholesterol 5mg 76mg Milk
Saturated Fat 0.633g 13.831g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 6.418g Whipped cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.825g Whipped cream
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milk Whipped cream
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Milk
14%
Whipped cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
11%
Whipped cream

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.198g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milk
Milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/nutrients
  2. Whipped cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170860/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.