Half and Half vs. Pistachio
Nutrition comparison of Half And Half and Pistachio
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
pistachio
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in half and half and pistachio:
- Both pistachio and half and half are high in calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- Half and half has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio.
- Half and half has signficantly more Vitamin A than pistachio.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, half and half contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Half and Half (Cream, fluid, half and half) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pistachio and half and half are high in calories. Pistachio has 337% more calories than half and half - pistachio has 572 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 pistachio per calorie. Half and half has a macronutrient ratio of 9:13:78 and for pistachio, 14:19:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Half and Half | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 13% | 19% |
| Fat | 78% | 68% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Half and half has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and half and half has 4.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than half and half - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and half and half does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pistachio and half and half contain similar amounts of sugar - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and half and half has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pistachio is an excellent source of protein and it has 573% more protein than half and half - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and half and half has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pistachio and half and half are high in saturated fat. Half and half has 25% more saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and half and half has 7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both half and half and pistachio are low in trans fat - half and half has 0.46g of trans fat per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Pistachio has less cholesterol than half and half - half and half has 35mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pistachio and half and half contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pistachio has 3mg 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 pistachio - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and half and half has 97ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Half and half and pistachio contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - half and half has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pistachio has 768% more Vitamin E than half and half - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and half and half has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pistachio and half and half contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and half and half has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, half and half contains more Vitamin B12. Both half and half and pistachio contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Half and Half | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.695 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Niacin | 0.109 MG | 1.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.539 MG | 0.513 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 MG | 1.122 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 51 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both pistachio and half and half are high in calcium. is very similar to pistachio for calcium - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and half and half has 107mg of calcium.
iron
Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and it has 79 times more iron than half and half - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and half and half has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Pistachio is an excellent source of potassium and it has 663% more potassium than half and half - pistachio has 1007mg 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 | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 22 UG | 159 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1160 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pistachio has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than half and half per 100 grams.
| Half and Half | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.041 G | 0.212 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.05 G | 0.212 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than half and half per 100 grams.
| Half and Half | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | 0.005 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.466 G | 13.125 G |
| Total | 0.484 G | 13.13 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 Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does pistachio or half and half contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pistachio and half and half are high in calories. Pistachio has 340% more calories than half and half - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and half and half has 131 calories.
Does pistachio or half and half contain more calcium?
Both pistachio and half and half are high in calcium. is very similar to pistachio for calcium - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and half and half has 107mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or half and half contain more iron?
Pistachio is an abundant source of iron and it has 79 times more iron than half and half - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and half and half has 0.05mg of iron.
Does pistachio or half and half contain more potassium?
Pistachio is a rich source of potassium and it has 660% more potassium than half and half - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and half and half has 132mg of potassium.