Heavy cream or light?

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I know it's suggested that we use heavy cream... now just so I understand, heavy cream is also "heavy whipping cream" yes? cus that's what I've been buying cus that's all the stores have. Anyhow, it's too darn expensive ($4.17USD for a pint). I did however find light cream, which was $1.79 for a pint, much better. I bought it, but haven't opened it.
Looking for advice.
The only difference between the two is the fat content. Carbs are the same, so is this alright?

[goin2Bgood]

what's the ingredients in the light? One of the lights I looked at had skim milk in it.

[vikski]

Heavy whipping cream is the recommended. It's much cheaper at Wal-Mart or Sam's Club.

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Originally Posted by goin2Bgood

what's the ingredients in the light? One of the lights I looked at had skim milk in it.

Good question... I'll look when I get home! thanks

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Originally Posted by vikski

Heavy whipping cream is the recommended. It's much cheaper at Wal-Mart or Sam's Club.

I looked at WalMart and it was cheaper there yes but the store near me had cream that was 2 days left to expiration
I'll have to look again

[not2late]

The difference between light and heavy cream is mainly the fat content. I can't remember the exact percentages, but heavy cream has something like 36% fat, light cream has something like 30%. Since Atkins is a high fat diet, heavy cream is more desirable. Also if you want to whip your cream, heavy cream will whip better.

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Originally Posted by goin2Bgood

what's the ingredients in the light? One of the lights I looked at had skim milk in it.

I looked at both last night - they are both made from skim milk.