Soy Milk vs. Half and Half
Nutrition comparison of Soy Milk and Half And Half
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
soy milk
versus
half and half
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soy milk and half and half:
- Both half and half and soy milk are high in calcium.
- Soy milk has more niacin and Vitamin B12, however, half and half contains more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Soy Milk (Soy milk, fortified) and Half and Half (Cream, fluid, half and half) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Half and half is high in calories and soy milk has 67% less calories than half and half - half and half has 131 calories per 100 grams and soy milk has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, soy milk is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to half and half per calorie. Soy milk has a macronutrient ratio of 24:45:31 and for half and half, 9:13:78 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Soy Milk | Half and Half | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 45% | 13% |
| Fat | 31% | 78% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both half and half and soy milk are low in carbohydrates - half and half has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy milk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Soy milk has more dietary fiber than half and half - soy milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and half and half does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Half and half and soy milk contain similar amounts of sugar - half and half has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and soy milk has 3.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Half and half and soy milk contain similar amounts of protein - half and half has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and soy milk has 2.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Half and half is high in saturated fat and soy milk has 97% less saturated fat than half and half - half and half has 7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.21g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both half and half and soy milk are low in trans fat - half and half has 0.46g of trans fat per 100 grams and soy milk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Soy milk has less cholesterol than half and half - half and half has 35mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and soy milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Half and half has more Vitamin C than soy milk - half and half has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soy milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Half and half has 76% more Vitamin A than soy milk - half and half has 97ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Half and half and soy milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - half and half has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and soy milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Half and half and soy milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - half and half has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Half and half and soy milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - half and half has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soy milk has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Soy milk has more niacin and Vitamin B12, however, half and half contains more pantothenic acid. Both soy milk and half and half contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Soy Milk | Half and Half | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.184 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.425 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.539 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.85 UG | 0.19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both half and half and soy milk are high in calcium. Soy milk has 15% more calcium than half and half - half and half has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy milk has 123mg of calcium.
iron
Half and half and soy milk contain similar amounts of iron - half and half has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Half and half and soy milk contain similar amounts of potassium - half and half has 132mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy milk has 122mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both soy milk and half and half contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Soy Milk | Half and Half | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.041 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.003 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both soy milk and half and half contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Soy Milk | Half and Half | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.584 G | 0.466 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.014 G |
| Total | 0.584 G | 0.48 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Soy Milk or Half and Half .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Soy Milk (Soy milk, fortified) and Half and Half (Cream, fluid, half and half) .
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FAQ
Does half and half or soy milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Half and half is high in calories and soy milk has 70% less calories than half and half - half and half has 131 calories in 100g and soy milk has 43 calories.
Does half and half or soy milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both half and half and soy milk are low in carbohydrates - half and half has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and soy milk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does half and half or soy milk contain more calcium?
Both half and half and soy milk are high in calcium. Soy milk has 20% more calcium than half and half - half and half has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and soy milk has 123mg of calcium.