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Calories in heavy cream

A typical serving of heavy cream (1 tbsp, 15 g) has about 51 calories. Per 100 g: 340 kcal, 2.8 g protein, 2.8 g carbs, 36.1 g fat. The same 100 g carries 2.9 g of sugar. Most of the energy comes from fat.

Calories by serving size

ServingWeightCalories
1 tbsp15 g51 kcal
1/4 cup60 g202 kcal
1 cup, fluid238 g809 kcal
100 g100 g340 kcal

Macros per 100 g

2.8 g
Protein
2.8 g
Carbs
36.1 g
Fat
0 g
Fiber
2.9 g
Sugar

Worth knowing

The densest thing in the dairy aisle: a single tablespoon is about 51 calories. On the energy-density scale, 340 kcal per 100 g puts heavy cream at the high end.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in heavy cream?

A typical serving (1 tbsp, 15 g) has about 51 calories, and 100 g has 340 kcal. Calories scale with weight, so double the portion means double the number.

How much protein is in heavy cream?

There are 2.8 g of protein in 100 g of heavy cream, which works out to about 0.4 g per serving (1 tbsp). Treat it as an energy source rather than a protein source.

Is heavy cream high in fat?

Yes, in the plain arithmetic sense: 36.1 g of fat per 100 g supplies about 96% of the calories. Whether that fits your day depends on your totals, not on the food alone.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every value on this page comes from USDA FoodData Central, entry 170859 (SR Legacy). Serving figures are converted from the per-100-g data, so rounding can shift a total by a calorie or two.

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A note on accuracy: calculators like this one provide estimates based on population-level formulas — your real needs vary with genetics, muscle mass, medical conditions, and more. Results are for information only and are not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or exercise, especially if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are under 18.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 170859 (SR Legacy). Serving calories are computed from the per-100-g values.