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Whipped cream vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whipped cream and Spread different?

  • Whipped cream is higher in Phosphorus, however, Spread is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Whipped cream is 58% higher.

Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat 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 Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1125%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 2% 8% 39% 13% 2% 11% 4% 1% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1125%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%

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.
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Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +555.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +547.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin A +555.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +547.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.8%
Contains more Other +172.4%
3% 22% 12% 61%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 22.22 g
Carbs: 12.49 g
Water: 61.33 g
Other: 0.76 g
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.8%
Contains more Other +172.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382.4%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 13.831 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.825 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whipped cream Spread Opinion
Net carbs 12.49g 0g Whipped cream
Protein 3.2g 0g Whipped cream
Fats 22.22g 17.1g Whipped cream
Carbs 12.49g 0g Whipped cream
Calories 257kcal 158kcal Whipped cream
Sugar 8g 0g Spread
Calcium 101mg Whipped cream
Iron 0.05mg Whipped cream
Magnesium 11mg Whipped cream
Phosphorus 89mg 0mg Whipped cream
Potassium 147mg 12mg Whipped cream
Sodium 8mg 755mg Whipped cream
Zinc 0.37mg Whipped cream
Copper 0.01mg Whipped cream
Manganese 0.001mg Whipped cream
Selenium 1.4µg Whipped cream
Vitamin A 685IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 188µg Whipped cream
Vitamin E 0.64mg 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin D 16IU Whipped cream
Vitamin D 0.4µg Whipped cream
Vitamin B1 0.037mg Whipped cream
Vitamin B2 0.065mg Whipped cream
Vitamin B3 0.07mg Whipped cream
Vitamin B5 0.305mg Whipped cream
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Whipped cream
Folate 3µg Whipped cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg Whipped cream
Vitamin K 1.9µg 12.3µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.045mg Whipped cream
Threonine 0.144mg Whipped cream
Isoleucine 0.194mg Whipped cream
Leucine 0.313mg Whipped cream
Lysine 0.254mg Whipped cream
Methionine 0.08mg Whipped cream
Phenylalanine 0.154mg Whipped cream
Valine 0.214mg Whipped cream
Histidine 0.087mg Whipped cream
Cholesterol 76mg 0mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Whipped cream
Saturated Fat 13.831g 2.22g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.418g 7.6g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.825g 3.98g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whipped cream Spread
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
14%
Whipped cream
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Whipped cream
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 747mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 8g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.611g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Whipped cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170860/nutrients
  2. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.