How many calories are in heavy cream?

One tablespoon of heavy cream has 51 calories. Per 100g, heavy cream is 343 calories. A splash in coffee (1 tbsp) is manageable, but half a cup in a recipe adds 408 calories.

Is heavy cream bad for weight loss?

Heavy cream is very calorie-dense at 343 cal/100g with 35.6g fat. Small amounts (1-2 tbsp) are okay, but it adds up fast in recipes. For lower calories, use half-and-half (131 cal/100g) or evaporated milk.

What nutrients are in heavy cream?

Heavy cream provides 2g protein, 3.8g carbs, 35.6g fat, and 0g fiber per 100g. It contains calcium (61mg) and potassium (97mg). It's mostly saturated fat (about 22g per 100g) with minimal other nutrients.

Is heavy cream keto-friendly?

Yes, heavy cream is excellent for keto with only 3.8g net carbs per 100g (about 0.5g per tablespoon). Its high fat content (35.6g) makes it ideal for bulletproof coffee, keto sauces, and fat bombs.

Heavy cream vs half-and-half: what's the difference?

Heavy cream: 343 cal/100g, 36% fat. Half-and-half: 131 cal/100g, 12% fat. Heavy cream whips and is richer. For coffee, half-and-half saves 200+ calories per 100g. For cooking, half-and-half may curdle at high heat.

How much heavy cream in coffee is okay?

One tablespoon of heavy cream adds 51 calories to your coffee, reasonable for most diets. Two tablespoons: 102 calories. If you drink multiple cups daily, those calories add up. Consider switching to milk (9 cal/tbsp) or half-and-half (20 cal/tbsp).

Can I substitute heavy cream with something lower calorie?

For coffee: half-and-half or milk. For cooking: evaporated milk works in many recipes. For whipping: coconut cream (lower cal but still rich). Greek yogurt can replace cream in some sauces. Nothing perfectly replicates heavy cream's richness.

Is heavy whipping cream the same as heavy cream?

They're essentially the same (36-40% milk fat). Heavy whipping cream is sometimes slightly higher fat (36-40% vs 36%). Both whip well and have similar calories (340-350 cal/100g). Use interchangeably in recipes.

How long does heavy cream last?

Unopened heavy cream lasts 2-3 weeks past the sell-by date refrigerated. Once opened, use within 7-10 days. You can freeze it for 3-4 months, but it won't whip well after thawing, use for cooking only.

Why does heavy cream have so many calories?

Heavy cream is concentrated milk fat, the fatty layer skimmed from milk. At 35.6% fat (vs milk's 3.5%), it's 10x the fat content. Fat has 9 calories per gram, making cream extremely calorie-dense.

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Calories in Heavy Cream

USDA Verified · FDC 2346386 · Jan 2026

343 calories

per 100g (100g)

Protein

3.8g

Carbs

35.6g

Fat

Fiber

Per 100g raw

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