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Cream Substitute, Flavored, Liquid

By Fidamen-Chefsolver Team | Reviewed by Ugo Candido | Updated August 12, 2026

Flavored liquid cream substitute is a non-dairy creamer with a density of 1.014 g/ml, formulated from vegetable oils, sweeteners, and flavorings such as hazelnut, vanilla, or caramel to mimic the richness of dairy cream. One US cup weighs approximately 240 g and a tablespoon about 15.0 g. It is primarily used in coffee and tea but also appears in recipes for non-dairy frostings, smoothies, and flavored whipped toppings where dairy allergies or lactose intolerance are a concern.

What is Cream Substitute, Flavored, Liquid?

Flavored liquid cream substitute is a non-dairy creamer with a density of 1.014 g/ml, formulated from vegetable oils, sweeteners, and flavorings such as hazelnut, vanilla, or caramel to mimic the richness of dairy cream. One US cup weighs approximately 240 g and a tablespoon about 15.0 g. It is primarily used in coffee and tea but also appears in recipes for non-dairy frostings, smoothies, and flavored whipped toppings where dairy allergies or lactose intolerance are a concern.

Quick convert

Ingredient

US cup = 236.588 mL
1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
1 tsp = 4.929 mL

Density source:USDA SR Legacy

Cream Substitute, Flavored, Liquid — Cup → g

Cups	g
1/8 cup	30
1/4 cup	60
1/3 cup	80
1/2 cup	120
2/3 cup	160
3/4 cup	180
1 cup	240
1 1/2 cups	360
2 cups	480

Cream Substitute, Flavored, Liquid — Tbsp → g

Tbsp	g
1	15
2	30
3	45
4	60
5	75
6	90
7	105
8	120
9	135
10	150
11	165
12	180
13	195
14	210
15	225
20	300
25	375
30	450

Cream Substitute, Flavored, Liquid — g → Cups

g	Cups
50	0.2
100	0.4
150	0.6
200	0.8
250	1.0
300	1.3
350	1.5
400	1.7
450	1.9
500	2.1
600	2.5
700	2.9
800	3.3
900	3.8
1000	4.2

Cream Substitute, Flavored, Liquid — mL → g

mL	g
10	10
25	25
50	51
75	76
100	101
125	127
150	152
200	203
250	254
500	507
750	761
1000	1014

Cream Substitute, Flavored, Liquid — Tsp → g

Tsp	g
1	5
2	10
3	15
4	20
5	25
6	30
7	35
8	40
9	45
10	50
11	55
12	60
13	65
14	70
15	75
20	100
25	125
30	150

Cream Substitute, Flavored, Liquid — oz → g

oz	g
1	28
2	57
3	85
4	113
5	142
8	227
10	283
12	340
15	425
20	567
25	709
30	850
40	1134
50	1417

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Dairy specifics

Dairy products (milk, cream, yogurt, cheese) have different fat and water percentages. Volume hides these differences; weight keeps sauces, batters, and doughs consistent.

Fat content shifts density; pick the correct milk/cream/fat level if variants exist.
For cheese, shredded vs grated vs cubed changes volume—prefer grams.

Does fat percentage matter?Yes. A cup of heavy cream is heavier than milk; swapping without weight alters richness and texture.

FAQ

Why does flavored liquid creamer have the same density as real light cream?: At 1.014 g/ml, flavored liquid creamer matches light cream's density because manufacturers calibrate the ratio of vegetable oils, water, and dissolved sugars to replicate the pour weight and mouthfeel of dairy cream at about 240 g per cup.
Can flavored liquid creamer be used in baking instead of milk or cream?: You can substitute it at 1.014 g/ml by volume in quick breads and pancakes, but the added sugars and flavorings will alter sweetness and taste; reduce other sweeteners in the recipe by about 1-2 tablespoons per cup of creamer used.
Does flavored liquid creamer behave differently from dairy cream when heated?: Yes, because it contains emulsifiers and vegetable oils rather than milk proteins, flavored creamer at 1.014 g/ml is more heat-stable and resists curdling in hot coffee, but it will not reduce into a rich sauce the way real dairy cream does.

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