Half and Half vs. Almonds
Nutrition comparison of Half And Half and Almonds
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
almonds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in half and half and almonds:
- Both almonds and half and half are high in calcium and calories.
- Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, half and half contains more Vitamin B12.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Half and half has 4 times less carbohydrates than almond.
- Half and half has signficantly more Vitamin A than almond.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Half and Half (Cream, fluid, half and half) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both almonds and half and half are high in calories. Almond has 342% more calories than half and half - almond has 579 calories per 100 grams and half and half has 131 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, half and half is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to almonds for carbs. Half and half has a macronutrient ratio of 9:13:78 and for almonds, 14:14:72 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Half and Half | Almonds | |
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| Protein | 9% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 13% | 14% |
| Fat | 78% | 72% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Half and half has 4 times less carbohydrates than almond - almond has 21.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and half and half has 4.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Almond is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than half and half - almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and half and half does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Almonds and half and half contain similar amounts of sugar - almond has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and half and half has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 576% more protein than half and half - almond has 21.2g 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 almond has 46% less saturated fat than half and half - almond has 3.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and half and half has 7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and half and half are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and half and half has 0.46g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Almond has less cholesterol than half and half - half and half has 35mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Half and half has more Vitamin C than almond - half and half has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Half and half has signficantly more Vitamin A than almond - half and half has 97ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Half and half and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - half and half has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 101 times more Vitamin E than half and half - almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and half and half has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Half and half and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - half and half has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, half and half contains more Vitamin B12. Both half and half and almonds contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Half and Half | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.205 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 1.138 MG |
| Niacin | 0.109 MG | 3.618 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.539 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 MG | 0.137 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 44 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both almonds and half and half are high in calcium. Almond has 151% more calcium than half and half - almond has 269mg of calcium per 100 grams and half and half has 107mg of calcium.
iron
Almond is an excellent source of iron and it has 73 times more iron than half and half - almond has 3.7mg of iron per 100 grams and half and half has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Almond is an excellent source of potassium and it has 455% more potassium than half and half - almond has 733mg of potassium per 100 grams and half and half has 132mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, half and half has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than almond per 100 grams.
| Half and Half | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.041 G | 0.003 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.05 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than half and half per 100 grams.
| Half and Half | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.003 G | 0.002 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.466 G | 12.324 G |
| Total | 0.469 G | 12.326 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Half and Half (Cream, fluid, half and half) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) .
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FAQ
Does almonds or half and half contain more calories in 100 grams?Both almonds and half and half are high in calories. Almond has 340% more calories than half and half - almond has 579 calories in 100g and half and half has 131 calories.
Does almonds or half and half contain more calcium?
Both almonds and half and half are high in calcium. Almond has 150% more calcium than half and half - almond has 269mg of calcium in 100 grams and half and half has 107mg of calcium.
Does almonds or half and half contain more iron?
Almond is an abundant source of iron and it has 73 times more iron than half and half - almond has 3.7mg of iron in 100 grams and half and half has 0.05mg of iron.
Does almonds or half and half contain more potassium?
Almond is a rich source of potassium and it has 460% more potassium than half and half - almond has 733mg of potassium in 100 grams and half and half has 132mg of potassium.