Whipping Cream vs. Flaxseed Oil
Nutrition comparison of Whipping Cream and Flaxseed Oil
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whipping cream
versus
flaxseed oil
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whipping cream and flaxseed oil:
- Both flaxseed oil and whipping cream are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Whipping cream has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Whipping cream has signficantly more potassium than flaxseed oil.
- Whipping cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) and Flaxseed Oil (Oil, flaxseed, cold pressed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both flaxseed oil and whipping cream are high in calories. Flaxseed oil has 244% more calories than whipping cream - flaxseed oil has 884 calories per 100 grams and whipping cream has 257 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whipping cream is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to flaxseed oil per calorie. Whipping cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:19:76 and for flaxseed oil, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whipping Cream | Flaxseed Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | ~ |
| Fat | 76% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Flaxseed oil has less carbohydrates than whipping cream - whipping cream has 12.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Flaxseed oil has less sugar than whipping cream - whipping cream has 8g of sugar per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Whipping cream has 28 times more protein than flaxseed oil - flaxseed oil has 0.11g of protein per 100 grams and whipping cream has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both flaxseed oil and whipping cream are high in saturated fat. Whipping cream has 54% more saturated fat than flaxseed oil - flaxseed oil has 9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whipping cream has 13.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both flaxseed oil and whipping cream are low in trans fat - flaxseed oil has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Flaxseed oil has less cholesterol than whipping cream - whipping cream has 76mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Whipping cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than flaxseed oil - whipping cream has 188ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Whipping cream has more Vitamin D than flaxseed oil - whipping cream has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Flaxseed oil and whipping cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - flaxseed oil has 0.47mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whipping cream has 0.64mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Flaxseed oil and whipping cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - flaxseed oil has 9.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whipping cream has 1.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whipping cream has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Whipping Cream | Flaxseed Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.305 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 3 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whipping cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 100 times more calcium than flaxseed oil - flaxseed oil has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and whipping cream has 101mg of calcium.
iron
Whipping cream and flaxseed oil contain similar amounts of iron - whipping cream has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
potassium
Whipping cream has signficantly more potassium than flaxseed oil - whipping cream has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed oil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than whipping cream per 100 grams.
| Whipping Cream | Flaxseed Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.323 G | 53.368 G |
| Total | 0.323 G | 53.368 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, flaxseed oil has more linoleic acid than whipping cream per 100 grams.
| Whipping Cream | Flaxseed Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.502 G | 14.327 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.502 G | 14.342 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) and Flaxseed Oil (Oil, flaxseed, cold pressed) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does flaxseed oil or whipping cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both flaxseed oil and whipping cream are high in calories. Flaxseed oil has 240% more calories than whipping cream - flaxseed oil has 884 calories in 100g and whipping cream has 257 calories.
Does flaxseed oil or whipping cream contain more calcium?
Whipping cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 100 times more calcium than flaxseed oil - flaxseed oil has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and whipping cream has 101mg of calcium.