Super source
Fat
21.0 g · 27% DV target
A versatile, pourable dairy product with a light consistency that enriches sauces and desserts while providing a dense source of energy and fat-soluble nutrients.
Single cream is a concentrated source of essential nutrients, though it is often excluded from the "dairy" category in some dietary guidelines due to its high fat-to-nutrient ratio .610
While dairy consumption is generally linked to meeting daily nutrient recommendations, institutional guidance typically favors fat-free or low-fat versions over full-fat options like cream to manage saturated fat intake .611
Systematic reviews of randomized clinical trials indicate that increasing dairy intake may lead to a slight increase in body weight unless it is part of an energy-restricted (calorie-controlled) diet .911
Emerging research into full-fat dairy suggests that the relationship between dairy fats and cardiovascular disease is complex, with some meta-analyses finding no significant association between overall dairy consumption and increased heart disease risk .59
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
21.0 g · 27% DV target
12.7 g · 63% DV target
Not a benefit — best kept low
0.68 g · 68% DV target
Not a benefit — best kept low
0.13 g · Top 22% of dairy & cheese
0.43 g · Top 24% of dairy & cheese
216 μg · 24% DV target
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Keep in the coldest part of the fridge and ensure the lid is sealed.
Dairy production contributes significantly to methane emissions and land use compared to plant-based alternatives.
In the United Kingdom, single cream is legally required to contain a minimum of 18% milk fat, whereas its American counterpart, half-and-half, typically contains between 10.5% and 18%.