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How Many Calories in Double Cream?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 96 kcal | 0.8g |
| 100g | 340 kcal | 2.8g |
| 1 tablespoon | 51 kcal | 0.4g |
A double cream contains 340 calories per 100g. A typical 1 tablespoon (15g) provides about 51 calories. Double Cream is high in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Double Cream Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (15g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 340 kcal | 51 kcal |
| Protein | 2.8g | 0.4g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.7g | 0.4g |
| of which Sugars | 2.9g | 0.4g |
| Fat | 36.1g | 5.4g |
| of which Saturates | 23.0g | 3.4g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 27.0mg | 4mg |
| Potassium | 95.0mg | 14mg |
| Calcium | 66.0mg | 10mg |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.1mg |
| Vitamin A | 411.0µg | 62µg |
| Selenium | 3.0µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in fat (46% DV) — an excellent source
- Low in sodium (1% DV)
- High in vitamin A (46% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of riboflavin (B2) (15% DV)
- High in saturated fat (115% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 17% DV
- Protein: 6% DV
- Carbohydrates: 1% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 46% DV
- Saturated fat: 115% DV
- Sodium: 1% DV
- Potassium: 2% DV
- Calcium: 5% DV
- Iron: 1% DV
- Vitamin C: 1% DV
- Vitamin A: 46% DV
- Selenium: 5% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 15% DV
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Does double cream fit your diet?
Low-carb / keto
Double Cream contains 2.7g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.
Moderation note
Double Cream is relatively energy-dense (340 kcal/100g) with 23.0g of saturated fat per 100g — fine as part of a varied diet, worth weighing rather than eyeballing if you're watching saturated fat intake specifically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in double cream per 100g?
Double Cream (known as heavy cream in the US) contains 340 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is double cream high in calories?
A 1 tablespoon of double cream (15g) has around 51 calories — roughly 3% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is double cream good for weight loss?
Double Cream is fairly calorie-dense at 340 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 tablespoon provides about 51 calories.
How much protein is in double cream?
Double Cream contains 2.8g of protein per 100g.
Is double cream a good source of fibre?
Double Cream is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does double cream compare to cheese, tilsit?
Double Cream has 340 calories per 100g, close to cheese, tilsit at 340 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
Is double cream keto-friendly?
Double Cream contains 2.7g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.
How many servings of double cream for 20g of protein?
With 2.8g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 714g of double cream to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other dairy closest to double cream by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Cream (this page) | 340 kcal | 2.8g | 2.7g | 36.1g |
| Cheese, Tilsit | 340 kcal | 24.4g | 1.9g | 26.0g |
| Whey, Acid, Dried | 339 kcal | 11.7g | 73.5g | 0.5g |
| Cheese, Brie | 334 kcal | 20.8g | 0.5g | 27.7g |
| Cheese, Pasteurized Process, Swiss | 334 kcal | 24.7g | 2.1g | 25.0g |
| Cheese Food, Cold Pack, American | 331 kcal | 19.7g | 8.3g | 24.5g |
| Ice Cream, Bar or Stick, Chocolate Covered | 331 kcal | 4.1g | 24.5g | 24.1g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.