Heavy Cream Calories and Nutrition Facts
Heavy Cream has 343 calories per 100 g, with 2 g protein, 3.8 g carbs and 35.6 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Cream, heavy (FDC ID: 2346386).
A 100g serving of heavy cream contains 343 calories, 2g protein, 3.8g total carbs (3.8g net carbs), and 35.6g fat.
Energy density
3.43 kcal/g
medium
Protein / 100 kcal
0.6 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
3.8 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
29 g
≈ 1 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 20.4g
- Sodium
- 21mg
Cream, heavy nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for cream, heavy per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 343 kcal | — |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.8 g | 1% |
| Fat | 35.6 g | 46% |
| Sugars | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 20.4 g | 102% |
| Sodium | 21 mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Heavy Cream calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 3.43 kcal per gram (medium energy density), medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 97 kcal | 0.6 g | 1.1 g | 10.1 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 343 kcal | 2 g | 3.8 g | 35.6 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 389 kcal | 2.3 g | 4.3 g | 40.4 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 778 kcal | 4.5 g | 8.6 g | 80.7 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 1556 kcal | 9.1 g | 17.2 g | 161.5 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2346386.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How heavy cream compares to other dairy & eggs
Against the 40 dairy & eggs in this database, heavy cream ranks 28th lowest in calories and 40th highest in protein. The category averages 243 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 41% above it. The lightest option in the category is milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin a and vitamin d (fat free or skim) at 34 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is egg, white, dried at 79.9 g per 100 g.
| Dairy & Eggs (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥚 Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk | 334 kcal | 16.2 g | 3.34 |
| 🧀 Cream cheese, full fat, block | 343 kcal | 5.8 g | 3.43 |
| 🍽️ Cream, heavy (this page) | 343 kcal | 2 g | 3.43 |
| 🧀 Cheese, cotija, solid | 351 kcal | 23.8 g | 3.51 |
| 🧀 Cheese, provolone, sliced | 357 kcal | 23.5 g | 3.57 |
Portion planning with heavy cream
- 100 calories comes to about 29 g (1 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 1000 g, bringing 3430 kcal with it — that is 0.6 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 4% carbs, 2% protein, 93% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- Very low sodium — 21 mg per 100 g (≤ 35 mg)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
- Keto-friendly — 3.8 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Heavy Cream FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of heavy cream?
One serving of 100 g provides 343 calories, 3.8 g total carbs, 2 g protein, and 35.6 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of heavy cream?
Heavy Cream contains 343 calories per 100 g, with 2 g protein, 3.8 g carbohydrate, and 35.6 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for heavy cream?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Cream, heavy" is FDC ID: 2346386. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of heavy cream?
By calories, heavy cream is approximately 4% carbohydrates, 2% protein, and 93% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of heavy cream?
One ounce (28 g) of heavy cream has 97 calories, with 0.6 g protein, 1.1 g carbs and 10.1 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 389 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 1556 calories.
How much heavy cream is 100 calories?
About 29 g of heavy cream supplies 100 calories, because it carries 3.43 kcal per gram (medium energy density). Medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
How much heavy cream do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 1000 g of heavy cream, which also brings 3430 calories with it. That works out to 0.6 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is heavy cream high or low in calories for a dairy & egg?
Heavy Cream sits 41% above the dairy & eggs average of 243 kcal per 100 g, ranking 28th lowest of 40 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.