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Half and half cream
Calories & nutrition facts
fluid, half and half
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 131 kcal —
- Protein 3.1 g 6%
- Carbohydrate 4.3 g 2%
- Fat 12 g 15%
- Saturated fat 7 g 35%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 4.1 g —
- Sodium 61 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 35 mg 12%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 97 µg 11%
- Vitamin C 0.9 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.25 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 1.3 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.19 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 0.11 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.54 mg 11%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 3 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0.19 µg 8%
- Choline 18.7 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 107 mg 8%
- Iron 0.05 mg 0%
- Magnesium 10 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 95 mg 8%
- Potassium 132 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.39 mg 4%
- Copper 0.01 mg 1%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 3.2 µg 6%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 131 | 3.1 g | 4.3 g | 12 g |
| 1 × fl oz | 30.2 g | 40 | 0.9 g | 1.3 g | 3.5 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 15 g | 20 | 0.5 g | 0.6 g | 1.7 g |
| 1 × cup | 242 g | 317 | 7.6 g | 10 g | 28 g |
| 2 × fl oz | 60.4 g | 79 | 1.9 g | 2.6 g | 6.9 g |
| ½ × fl oz | 15.1 g | 20 | 0.5 g | 0.6 g | 1.7 g |
| 3 × fl oz | 90.6 g | 119 | 2.8 g | 3.9 g | 10 g |
| 4 × fl oz | 120.8 g | 158 | 3.8 g | 5.2 g | 14 g |
Similar foods
- Lowfat half and half creamhalf and half, lowfat72 kcal / 100 g
- Light cream5% M.F.72 kcal / 100 g
- Heavy whipping creamfluid, heavy whipping340 kcal / 100 g
- Coffee creamer210 kcal / 100 g
- Cereal creamcereal (half and half), 10% m.f.131 kcal / 100 g
- Light whipping creamfluid292 kcal / 100 g
- Fresh half creamhalf, fresh148 kcal / 100 g
- Cream and similarfat content unknown, fluid, average244 kcal / 100 g
- Creamaverage279 kcal / 100 g
- Coffee cream12% fat137 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Half and half cream
What is half-and-half cream?
It is a US-style mixture of milk and cream, usually with more fat than whole milk but less than most single cream. The name refers to the traditional equal-parts blend.
Can you whip half-and-half cream?
No. Its fat content is too low to hold the air needed for whipped cream; use whipping cream instead.
Can you use half-and-half in coffee?
Yes. Add a splash to coffee or tea for a creamier finish than milk gives, without the richness of cream. It is also used in iced coffee.
How do you stop half-and-half splitting in a hot sauce or soup?
Warm it gently and stir it in near the end of cooking; avoid letting the dish boil afterwards. For a very acidic sauce, stir a little hot sauce into the half-and-half first, then add the mixture gradually.
What can you use instead of half-and-half cream?
Mix equal parts whole milk and single cream for a close substitute in coffee, soups and sauces. For baking, whole milk will usually work, though the result will be less rich.
How should you store half-and-half cream after opening?
Keep it refrigerated, tightly closed, and use it by the date on the pack. Don’t leave it at room temperature for more than two hours; freezing can make it separate and grainy when thawed.
Is half-and-half cream richer than light cream?
No. Half-and-half is usually leaner: it has 131 kcal per 100 g, compared with 195 kcal in light cream. Light cream also has more fat, so it gives sauces and desserts a richer finish.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171255 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
