Cool Whip vs Reddi-Wip

Cool Whip vs Reddi-Wip

Reddi-Wip and Cool Whip are both popular whipped toppings, but Reddi-Wip is made with real cream as its first ingredient, while Cool Whip is a “whipped topping” made with vegetable oil and other ingredients, not whipped cream. 

Here’s a more detailed comparison:

Cool Whip

✅ Ingredients: Contains corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated vegetable oil, skim milk, and artificial and natural flavors, colors, and gums.

✅ Taste: Has a different flavor profile than whipped cream, often described as having a “synthetic” or “artificial” taste. 

✅ Calorie count: 25 calories per 2 TBS serving for their Original; 30 calories per 2 TBS serving of their Extra Creamy; and 20 calories per 2 TBS serving for their Lite and Fat-Free versions. 

Reddi-Wip

✅ Ingredients: Made with real cream as the first ingredient, along with other ingredients like milk, sugar, and natural flavors. (Has no hydrogenated oils.)

✅ Taste: Offers a rich, creamy, and classic dairy flavor.

✅ Calorie count: 15 calories per 2 TBS serving for any of their Original, Extra Creamy, Zero Sugar, or Fat-Free versions. It’s 10 calories per 2 TBS serving for either of their non-dairy Coconut and Almond versions.

Other points to consider:

1️⃣ Reddi-Wip has fewer artificial additives.

2️⃣ Cool Whip is higher in sugar and processed ingredients.

In short, Reddi-Wip is closer to real whipped cream with a dairy base and aerosol convenience, while Cool Whip is a non-dairy, pre-whipped alternative designed for versatility and shelf life. Preference depends on taste, dietary needs, and how you plan to use it!