16 Complete Protein Pairings with Half And Half

Summary:

• Half and half is low in protein - about 0.2 grams per tsp.
• In addition, half and half provides only 8 of the 9 essential amino acids sufficiently - it is a little low on lysine.^[1]
• Half and half pairs well with cauliflower, carrots, watermelon, crimini mushroom or cranberry to create a complete protein profile. ^[2] More half and half pairings and detailed analysis below.

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A complete protein is a protein source that "contains adequate proportions of the nine essential amino acids" that our body can not produce on its own.

Relatively low in protein, a single teaspoon of half and half contains 0.2 grams of protein, or about 0% of recommended daily values. ^[1]

To get the adequate amount of protein with half and half alone, you will need 319 teaspoons of half and half (1600 grams) for an average female, or 383 teaspoons of half and half for males. ^[4] That's over 2090 calories, and a lot of half and half! Pairing half and half with a richer protein source is a good idea.

Full nutritional profile for half and half
USDA Source: Cream, fluid, half and half

Macronutrients in 1 tsp (5g) of half and half:

Proportionally, half and half does contain abundant amounts of 8 out of the nine essential amino acids. However, half and half is a little short on lysine.^[1]

To have adequate amounts of all nine essential amino acids with half and half alone, you will have to eat 251 teaspoons of half and half (1257 grams) for an average person. ^[2]

That's about 21% more half and half to compensate for the lack of lysine, compared to the protein requirement alone.

The amount of each essential amino acid in 1 tsp (5g) of half and half:

1. Cauliflower
2. Carrots
3. Watermelon
4. Crimini Mushroom
5. Cranberry
6. Nutritional Yeast
7. Mango
8. Pumpkin Seeds
9. Dijon Mustard
10. Yellow Mustard
11. Black Beans
12. Kidney Beans

1. Sour Cream
2. Caramel
3. Yogurt
4. Milk

Low in protein, cauliflower is high in lysine, which is complementary to half and half.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of half and half (50g) and 1.9 grams of cauliflower creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.04 to 1:0 for half and half to cauliflower by weight.

Full nutritional profile for cauliflower
USDA Source: Cauliflower, raw

Carrot is low in protein, and is high in lysine, complementing the profile of half and half.

For example, 10 teaspoons of half and half (50g) and 0.1 carrot (4g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.08 to 1:8 for half and half to carrot by weight.

Full nutritional profile for carrots
USDA Source: Carrots, raw

Low in protein, watermelon is high in lysine, which is complementary to half and half.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of half and half (50g) and 0.7 tablespoon of watermelon (7g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.14 to 1:0 for half and half to watermelon by weight.

Full nutritional profile for watermelon
USDA Source: Watermelon, raw

Crimini mushroom is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in lysine, complementing the profile of half and half.

For example, 10 teaspoons of half and half (50g) and 1 teaspoon of crimini mushroom (2g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.04 to 1:4 for half and half to crimini mushroom by weight.

Full nutritional profile for crimini mushroom
USDA Source: Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw

Low in protein, cranberry is high in lysine, which is complementary to half and half.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of half and half (50g) and 1.9 tablespoons of cranberry (13g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.27 to 1:0.01 for half and half to cranberry by weight.

Full nutritional profile for cranberry
USDA Source: Cranberries, raw

Nutritional yeast is a great source of protein, and is high in lysine, complementing the profile of half and half.

For example, 10 teaspoons of half and half (50g) and 0.04 teaspoon of nutritional yeast (0g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0 to 1:0 for half and half to nutritional yeast by weight.

Full nutritional profile for nutritional yeast
USDA Source: Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry

Low in protein, mango is high in lysine, which is complementary to half and half.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of half and half (50g) and 8.4 grams of mango creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.17 to 1:0 for half and half to mango by weight.

Full nutritional profile for mango
USDA Source: Mangos, raw

Pumpkin seed is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in lysine, complementing the profile of half and half.

For example, 10 teaspoons of half and half (50g) and 1.6 mls of pumpkin seeds (0g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.01 to 1:0.9 for half and half to pumpkin seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for pumpkin seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt

A great source of protein, dijon mustard is high in lysine, which is complementary to half and half.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of half and half (50g) and 0.2 teaspoon of dijon mustard (0g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.01 to 1:0.7 for half and half to dijon mustard by weight.

Full nutritional profile for dijon mustard
USDA Source: Spices, mustard seed, ground

Yellow mustard is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in lysine, complementing the profile of half and half.

For example, 10 teaspoons of half and half (50g) and 0.5 teaspoon of yellow mustard (3g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.05 to 1:0.01 for half and half to yellow mustard by weight.

Full nutritional profile for yellow mustard
USDA Source: Mustard, prepared, yellow

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, black bean is high in lysine, which is complementary to half and half.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of half and half (50g) and 1.6 mls of black beans (2g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.03 to 1:0 for half and half to black bean by weight.

Full nutritional profile for black beans
USDA Source: Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, canned

Kidney bean is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in lysine, complementing the profile of half and half.

For example, 10 teaspoons of half and half (50g) and 1.8 mls of kidney beans (1g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.02 to 1:0 for half and half to kidney bean by weight.

Full nutritional profile for kidney beans
USDA Source: Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, sour cream is high in lysine, which is complementary to half and half.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of half and half (50g) and 1.8 mls of sour cream (1g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.03 to 1:3 for half and half to sour cream by weight.

Full nutritional profile for sour cream
USDA Source: Cream, sour, cultured

Caramel is low in protein, and is high in lysine, complementing the profile of half and half.

For example, 10 teaspoons of half and half (50g) and 0.6 teaspoon of caramel (4g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.08 to 1:0 for half and half to caramel by weight.

Full nutritional profile for caramel
USDA Source: Toppings, butterscotch or caramel

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, yogurt is high in lysine, which is complementary to half and half.

A ratio of 10 teaspoons of half and half (50g) and 1.5 mls of yogurt (2g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.03 to 1:0.01 for half and half to yogurt by weight.

Full nutritional profile for yogurt
USDA Source: Yogurt, plain, whole milk

Milk is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in lysine, complementing the profile of half and half.

For example, 10 teaspoons of half and half (50g) and 1.9 mls of milk (2g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.04 to 1:4 for half and half to milk by weight.

Full nutritional profile for milk
USDA Source: Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D