Whipped cream vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are whipped cream and butter different?
- Whipped cream is higher in phosphorus and calcium; however, butter is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for butter is 183% higher.
- Whipped cream contains 133 times more sugar than butter. While whipped cream contains 8g of sugar, butter contains only 0.06g.
- Butter has a lower glycemic index (0) than whipped cream (55).
Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized and Butter, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +450% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +320.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +512.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +311.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +270.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +640% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +177.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +70.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +263.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +262.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +268.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.2 g
Fats:
22.22 g
Carbs:
12.49 g
Water:
61.33 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
81.11 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
17.94 g
Other:
0.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +276.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20716.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +241.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1800% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +265% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.831 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.825 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
50.489 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.01 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +265.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +264.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 13.831g | 50.489g | 167% |
| Fats | 22.22g | 81.11g | 91% |
| Vitamin A | 188µg | 684µg | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 215mg | 46% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.418g | 23.43g | 43% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 717kcal | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.825g | 3.01g | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 2.32mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 24mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 24mg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.2g | 0.85g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29µg | 0.17µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.305mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 12.49g | 0.06g | 4% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.003mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.005mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.4µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.49g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 8g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.001mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.07mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Folate | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 16.8mg | 18.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.144mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.194mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.313mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.254mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.154mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.214mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
14%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whipped cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 139mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whipped cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 36.658g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whipped cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.