Cream
Low GI
GL 2.6 per cup (240 g) · GL 1.1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load: about 1 per 100 g, with only 3.7 g carbohydrate
- Energy-dense: 195 kcal per 100 g, almost 90 % of it from fat
Cream has a glycemic index of 30 (Low). One cup (240 g) adds a glycemic load of 2.6.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #170857 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 1.3 per 100 g Low-fat cream (10–12 %, half-and-half) pours and cooks the same way with about 40 % less fat: 131 kcal per 100 g.
Low fat cream - GL 1.9 per 100 g Milk whitens coffee and thins sauces for about a quarter of the calories: 50 kcal and 2 g fat per 100 g.
Milk - GL 0.4 per 100 g Greek yogurt stirred in off the heat makes soups and sauces creamy with about 9 g protein and half the calories.
Greek yogurt - GL 3 per 100 g Evaporated milk is milk cooked down to a creamy texture; it replaces cream in sauces and bakes with less than half the fat.
Evaporated milk
Forms of Cream
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 5 g | 0.1 |
| 1 coffee creamer cup | 11 g | 0.1 |
| 1 tbsp | 15 g | 0.2 |
| 1 fl oz | 30 g | 0.3 |
| 1 cup | 240 g | 2.6 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 195 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 3.66 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.66 g |
| Natural | 3.7 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 2.96 g |
| Fat | 19.1 g |
| Saturated | 12.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 6.9 g |
| Sodium | 40 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load: about 1 per 100 g, with only 3.7 g carbohydrate
- A tablespoon (15 g) adds about 30 kcal to coffee or a sauce
- Minimally processed: the fat-rich layer separated from milk
- Energy-dense: 195 kcal per 100 g, almost 90 % of it from fat
- About half of its fat is saturated: roughly 10 g per 100 g
- Little protein: about 3 g per 100 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cream?
Cream has a glycemic index of 30 (Low). One cup (240 g) has a glycemic load of 2.6; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.1.
Is Cream good for people with insulin resistance?
Cream has a low glycemic index (30), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Cream has the lowest glycemic load?
Cream has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Cream in this database (1.1 per 100 g).
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