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Energy
360 kcal · 18% DV target
A rich, aeratable dairy staple that provides a luxurious mouthfeel and structural stability to desserts, whipping cream offers a dense source of energy within a complex milk fat globule structure.
Whipping cream has a different impact on blood lipids than butter, despite both being high in dairy fat; randomized trials show that cream does not raise LDL (the protein that carries "bad" cholesterol) to the same extent as butter oil .18
The presence of the milk fat globule membrane (the protective layer surrounding fat droplets in cream) is believed to be the reason cream affects cholesterol differently than pure butter fat, which lacks this membrane .58
Whipping cream is a concentrated source of energy and fat, but it provides significantly less calcium and protein per serving compared to other dairy products like cheese or sour cream .2
One large cohort study found that frequent consumption of dairy fat, including whipping cream, was associated with a lower risk of central obesity, though researchers note that full-fat dairy is often traditionally linked to weight gain .6
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
360 kcal · 18% DV target
38.1 g · 49% DV target
24.2 g · 121% DV target
Not a benefit — best kept low
1.03 g · 103% DV target
Not a benefit — best kept low
0.25 g · Top 14% of dairy & cheese
0.63 g · Top 22% of dairy & cheese
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Keep in the coldest part of the fridge; do not freeze in liquid form.
Dairy production has significant greenhouse gas emissions and water usage compared to plant-based alternatives.
The milk fat globule membrane in cream acts as a natural emulsifier that prevents its fat from raising blood cholesterol as much as the same fat found in butter.