Calories in Heavy Cream

51kcal per 1 tbsp (15 g)

340 kcal per 100 g · about 3% of a 2,000-kcal day

Heavy cream is almost pure fat, so it enriches sauces fast — a single tablespoon is about 51 calories. A splash in coffee is fine; a pour into a pan adds up.

Heavy Cream nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tbsp
Calories340 kcal51 kcal
Protein2.8 g0.4 g
Carbs2.9 g0.4 g
Fat36 g5.4 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sugar2.8 g0.4 g

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