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Light cream

Light cream is a pourable dairy cream with less fat than heavy or whipping cream, used in coffee, sauces, soups and other cooking.

Light cream — illustrative ingredient image

About Light cream

Light cream is a pourable dairy cream with less fat than heavy or whipping cream, but the term’s precise meaning varies by country and market. It is used in coffee, sauces, soups and other cooking, where it adds a creamy texture and mild dairy flavour. It is usually white to pale ivory and liquid when chilled.

Products sold under this name may differ in fat content, heat treatment and whether they are intended for whipping; in some places, “light cream” is not a common standardized label. It should not be assumed to mean half-and-half or a specific reduced-fat cream without a regional or product definition. It is distinct from sour cream and non-dairy cream substitutes.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for light cream

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English

light cream

English

Cream, light

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English

obsolete: light cream

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Light cream nutrition & diet

Light cream nutritional value

Cream, fluid, light (coffee cream or table cream)

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
195kcal
Protein
3.0g
Carbs
3.7g
Fat
19.1g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

The regional definition and actual fat content matter when comparing nutrition; products with the same label may not be equivalent across markets. Compare the product specification and distinguish it from whipping cream or half-and-half.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Cream, fluid, light (coffee cream or table cream) ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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