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Heavy cream (30% fat)

Heavy cream (30% fat)

Carb Check

Carbs
3g
Carbs
Fiber
0g
Fiber
Net Carbs
3.0g
Net Carbs
Carbs per Portion
0.5g
Carbs per Portion
Glycemic Index
35
Glycemic Index
Glycemic Load
0.2
Glycemic Load

Legend

Low Impact
Moderate Impact
High Impact

Color-coded system for nutritional impact: Use for food choices, especially for diabetes or low-carb diets.

Diet Check

Low Carb
Yes
Keto
Yes
Carnivore
No
Paleo
No
Slow Carb
Yes
Vegan
No
Vegetarian
Yes
Low FODMAP
Yes

pH Check

Heavy cream (30% fat)
Slightly Acidic

Nutrient Distribution per 100g

Heavy cream (30% fat)

  • Nutrient
    g
  • Water
    62.0g
  • Fiber
    0.0g
  • Carbs
    3.0g
  • Fat
    32.0g
  • Protein
    2.0g

Advanced Nutrient Analysis

Histamine
Low
Purine
Not present
Tyramine
Low
FODMAP
Moderate
Oxalate
Not present
Goitrogen
Not present
Sulfite
Not present
Nitrate
Not present
Antioxidants
Low

Legend

Not present
Low
Moderate
High
Very High

For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.

Heavy cream, with 30% fat, is rich in calcium and phosphorus, contributing significantly to daily nutritional needs. It's a low-carb option, making it a popular ingredient in ketogenic diets.

  • Contains 3g of total carbohydrates with no fiber.
  • Provides 51% of the RDA for calcium.
  • Moderate in sodium, contributing 15.5% of the RDA.

Vitamin Check

Vitamin A (Retinol)
320 μg
Vitamin C
1 mg
Vitamin B 1 (Thiamine)
0.03 mg
Vitamin B 2 (Riboflavin)
0.15 mg
Vitamin B 6 (Pyridoxine)
0.04 mg
Beta-Carotene (ß-Carotene)
145 μg

Mineral Check

Sodium
90 mg
Calcium
80 mg
Iron
0.1 mg
Potassium
110 mg
Magnesium
10 mg
Phosphorus
65 mg
Zinc
0.3 mg

Allergen Check

Fructose
Not present
Lactose
Moderate
Gluten
Not present
Soy
Not present
Shellfish
Not present

Legend

Not present
Traces
Low
Moderate
High

Is Heavy cream (30% fat) keto?

Heavy cream (30% fat) is an excellent choice for a ketogenic diet due to its low carbohydrate content and high fat percentage. These attributes assist in maintaining ketosis, making it a staple in various keto recipes.

Carbohydrate Impact and Glycemic Index of Heavy cream (30% fat)

While specific GI data for heavy cream is not available, its very low glycemic load (GL) of 0.2 implies minimal impact on blood sugar levels. This makes it an ideal component in diets aiming for stable glucose levels.