Dairy Products / Butter and Cream
Cream
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 241kcal / 2530kcal (9%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2.3 g/ 71g (3%) | ||||
Total Fat | 23.9 g/ 42g (56%) | ||||
Total Carbs | 4.2 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 5.75 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.82%) |
Vit B1 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B2 | 0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B3 | 0.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0.63%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 89 mg/ 750mg (11%) source |
Phosphorus | 63 mg/ 700mg (9%) source |
Iron | 0.3 mg/ 12mg (2%) |
Sodium | 39 mg/ 1500mg (2%) very low |
Allergen Info
Milk
What is this food?
Cream (likely dairy cream). It’s a rich, fatty food used to make dishes creamy or to add richness to coffee, sauces, and desserts.
Why it matters to health
Cream provides energy and fat (about 23.9 g per 100 g), which helps with satiety and makes food taste satisfying. It also has small amounts of carbohydrates (about 4.2 g) and sugar (about 3 g), plus sodium (about 39 mg). Since cream is calorie-dense, using it in large amounts can add calories quickly—so it’s best to keep portions in mind, especially if you already have other fatty foods in the same meal.
Healthier tips
- Use cream as a flavor enhancer, not the main ingredient—start with 1–2 tablespoons per serving, then adjust to taste.
- Pair creamy dishes with fiber-rich sides like vegetables, beans, or brown rice to help balance the meal.
- If you’re making pasta or soup, try mixing cream with milk or broth to reduce heaviness while keeping the creamy texture.
- For snacks, choose lighter options (e.g., fruit or yogurt) instead of frequent cream-based desserts.
- Watch frequency: keep cream-based meals as occasional treats within your usual 3 meals + 1–2 snacks routine.
Common Filipino dishes
Creamy pasta, carbonara, creamy chicken or seafood sauce, buko pandan with cream, leche flan, champorado with cream
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