Half and Half vs. Flaxseeds
Nutrition comparison of Half And Half and Flaxseeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
half and half
versus
flaxseeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in half and half and flaxseeds:
- Both flaxseeds and half and half are high in calcium and calories.
- Flaxseed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, half and half contains more Vitamin B12.
- Flaxseed is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Half and half has more beta-carotene than flaxseed, however, flaxseed contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than half and half.
- Half and half has signficantly less carbohydrates than flaxseed.
- Half and half has signficantly more Vitamin A than flaxseed.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Half and Half (Cream, fluid, half and half) and Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both flaxseeds and half and half are high in calories. Flaxseed has 308% more calories than half and half - flaxseed has 534 calories per 100 grams and half and half has 131 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, half and half is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to flaxseeds per calorie. Half and half has a macronutrient ratio of 9:13:78 and for flaxseeds, 13:21:66 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Half and Half | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 13% | 21% |
| Fat | 78% | 66% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Half and half has signficantly less carbohydrates than flaxseed - flaxseed has 28.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and half and half has 4.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in flaxseeds are made of 95% dietary fiber and 5% sugar, whereas the carbs in half and half comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Flaxseed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than half and half - flaxseed has 27.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and half and half does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Flaxseeds and half and half contain similar amounts of sugar - flaxseed has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and half and half has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Flaxseed is an excellent source of protein and it has 484% more protein than half and half - flaxseed has 18.3g of protein per 100 grams and half and half has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Half and half is high in saturated fat and flaxseed has 48% less saturated fat than half and half - flaxseed has 3.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and half and half has 7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both half and half and flaxseeds are low in trans fat - half and half has 0.46g of trans fat per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Flaxseed has less cholesterol than half and half - half and half has 35mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Flaxseeds and half and half contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - flaxseed has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and half and half has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Half and half has signficantly more Vitamin A than flaxseed - half and half has 97ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Half and half and flaxseeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - half and half has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Flaxseeds and half and half contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - flaxseed has 0.31mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and half and half has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Flaxseeds and half and half contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - flaxseed has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and half and half has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Flaxseed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, half and half contains more Vitamin B12. Both half and half and flaxseeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Half and Half | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 1.644 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Niacin | 0.109 MG | 3.08 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.539 MG | 0.985 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 MG | 0.473 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 87 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both flaxseeds and half and half are high in calcium. Flaxseed has 138% more calcium than half and half - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium per 100 grams and half and half has 107mg of calcium.
iron
Flaxseed is an excellent source of iron and it has 113 times more iron than half and half - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron per 100 grams and half and half has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Flaxseed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 516% more potassium than half and half - flaxseed has 813mg of potassium per 100 grams and half and half has 132mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, half and half has more beta-carotene than flaxseed per 100 grams, however, flaxseed contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than half and half per 100 grams.
| Half and Half | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 22 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 651 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than half and half per 100 grams.
| Half and Half | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.041 G | 22.813 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.05 G | 22.813 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, flaxseed has more linoleic acid than half and half per 100 grams.
| Half and Half | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.003 G | 0.007 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.466 G | 5.903 G |
| Total | 0.469 G | 5.91 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Half and Half (Cream, fluid, half and half) and Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) .
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FAQ
Does flaxseeds or half and half contain more calories in 100 grams?Both flaxseeds and half and half are high in calories. Flaxseed has 310% more calories than half and half - flaxseed has 534 calories in 100g and half and half has 131 calories.
Does flaxseeds or half and half contain more calcium?
Both flaxseeds and half and half are high in calcium. Flaxseed has 140% more calcium than half and half - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium in 100 grams and half and half has 107mg of calcium.
Does flaxseeds or half and half contain more iron?
Flaxseed is an abundant source of iron and it has 113 times more iron than half and half - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron in 100 grams and half and half has 0.05mg of iron.
Does flaxseeds or half and half contain more potassium?
Flaxseed is a rich source of potassium and it has 520% more potassium than half and half - flaxseed has 813mg of potassium in 100 grams and half and half has 132mg of potassium.