Keto Approved
Heavy Whipping Cream
0.40g net carbs per 1 tablespoon
Use in coffee, sauces, and desserts. Very low carb per serving.
By MeKeto Editorial · Last updated July 2026
Nutrition Facts
Fits My Daily Budget?
Set your daily net carb limit to see how one serving fits.
One serving uses 2% of your 20g daily budget.
Plan the rest of your day
Good to Know
Real heavy cream lists just cream, maybe with carrageenan or a stabilizer, so skip anything labeled "half-and-half" or "light" since those carry more milk sugar and creep up to 1 gram of net carbs or more per tablespoon. Brands like Organic Valley and Horizon keep it simple, and a single tablespoon adds 5.4 grams of fat for 51 calories with almost no carb cost. Pre-whipped products in a can often hide added sugar, so whipping your own with a hand mixer keeps the count where you want it.
Is Heavy Whipping Cream Keto? The Full Answer
Heavy Whipping Cream contains 0.40g net carbs per 1 tablespoon (0.40g total carbs minus 0.00g fiber). Use in coffee, sauces, and desserts. Very low carb per serving.
On a standard ketogenic diet, most people target 20-25g net carbs per day. A single serving uses 2% of a 20g daily carb limit. That makes Heavy Whipping Cream a reliable keto staple.
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