Half and Half vs. Whipping Cream
Nutrition comparison of Half And Half and Whipping Cream
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
whipping cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in half and half and whipping cream:
- Both whipping cream and half and half are high in calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- Half and half has 54% less cholesterol than whipping cream.
- Half and half has 66% less carbohydrates than whipping cream.
- Half and half has more riboflavin.
- Whipping cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Half and Half (Cream, fluid, half and half) and Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both whipping cream and half and half are high in calories. Whipping cream has 96% more calories than half and half - whipping cream has 257 calories per 100 grams and half and half has 131 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, half and half is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to whipping cream for fat. Half and half has a macronutrient ratio of 9:13:78 and for whipping cream, 5:19:76 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Half and Half | Whipping Cream | |
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| Protein | 9% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 13% | 19% |
| Fat | 78% | 76% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Half and half has 66% less carbohydrates than whipping cream - whipping cream has 12.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and half and half has 4.3g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Whipping cream and half and half contain similar amounts of sugar - whipping cream has 8g of sugar per 100 grams and half and half has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whipping cream and half and half contain similar amounts of protein - whipping cream has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and half and half has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whipping cream and half and half are high in saturated fat. Whipping cream has 97% more saturated fat than half and half - whipping cream has 13.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and half and half has 7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both half and half and whipping cream are low in trans fat - half and half has 0.46g of trans fat per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Half and half has 54% less cholesterol than whipping cream - whipping cream has 76mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and half and half has 35mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Half and half has more Vitamin C than whipping cream - half and half has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Whipping cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 94% more Vitamin A than half and half - whipping cream has 188ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and half and half has 97ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whipping cream and half and half contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - whipping cream has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and half and half has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Whipping cream and half and half contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whipping cream has 0.64mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and half and half has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whipping cream and half and half contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whipping cream has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and half and half has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Half and half has more riboflavin. Both half and half and whipping cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Half and Half | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 0.109 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.539 MG | 0.305 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both whipping cream and half and half are high in calcium. Whipping cream is very similar to whipping cream for calcium - whipping cream has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and half and half has 107mg of calcium.
iron
Whipping cream and half and half contain similar amounts of iron - whipping cream has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and half and half has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Whipping cream and half and half contain similar amounts of potassium - whipping cream has 147mg 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, both half and half and whipping cream contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Half and Half | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 22 UG | 43 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whipping cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than half and half per 100 grams.
| Half and Half | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.041 G | 0.323 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.05 G | 0.323 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both half and half and whipping cream contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Half and Half | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.014 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.466 G | 0.502 G |
| Total | 0.48 G | 0.502 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 Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) .
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FAQ
Does whipping cream or half and half contain more calories in 100 grams?Both whipping cream and half and half are high in calories. Whipping cream has 100% more calories than half and half - whipping cream has 257 calories in 100g and half and half has 131 calories.
Does whipping cream or half and half contain more calcium?
Both whipping cream and half and half are high in calcium. Whipping cream is very similar to whipping cream for calcium - whipping cream has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and half and half has 107mg of calcium.