Greek Yogurt vs. Half and Half
Nutrition comparison of Greek Yogurt 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
greek yogurt
versus
half and half
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in greek yogurt and half and half:
- Both greek yogurt and half and half are high in calcium.
- Greek yogurt has more folate and Vitamin B12.
- Greek yogurt is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) 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 greek yogurt has 44% less calories than half and half - greek yogurt has 73 calories per 100 grams and half and half has 131 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, greek yogurt is much heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to half and half per calorie. Greek yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 55:22:24 and for half and half, 9:13:78 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Greek Yogurt | Half and Half | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 55% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 22% | 13% |
| Fat | 24% | 78% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both greek yogurt and half and half are low in carbohydrates - greek yogurt has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and half and half has 4.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in greek yogurt and half and half are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Greek yogurt and half and half contain similar amounts of sugar - greek yogurt has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and half and half has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 218% more protein than half and half - greek yogurt has 10g of protein per 100 grams and half and half has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Half and half is high in saturated fat and greek yogurt has 83% less saturated fat than half and half - greek yogurt has 1.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and half and half has 7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both greek yogurt and half and half are low in trans fat - greek yogurt has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and half and half has 0.46g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Greek yogurt and half and half contain similar amounts of cholesterol - greek yogurt has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and half and half has 35mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Greek yogurt and half and half contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - greek yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and half and half has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Greek yogurt and half and half contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - greek yogurt has 90ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and half and half has 97ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Half and half and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - half and half has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and greek yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Greek yogurt and half and half contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - greek yogurt has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and half and half has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Greek yogurt and half and half contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - greek yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and half and half has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Greek yogurt has more folate and Vitamin B12. Both greek yogurt and half and half contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Greek Yogurt | Half and Half | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.233 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.197 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.47 MG | 0.539 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52 UG | 0.19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both greek yogurt and half and half are high in calcium. Greek yogurt has a little more calcium (7%) than half and half by weight - greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium per 100 grams and half and half has 107mg of calcium.
iron
Greek yogurt and half and half contain similar amounts of iron - greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron per 100 grams and half and half has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Greek yogurt and half and half contain similar amounts of potassium - greek yogurt has 141mg 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,
| Greek Yogurt | Half and Half | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 22 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, half and half has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than greek yogurt per 100 grams.
| Greek Yogurt | Half and Half | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.041 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.003 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, half and half has more linoleic acid than greek yogurt per 100 grams.
| Greek Yogurt | Half and Half | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | 0.014 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.466 G |
| Total | 0.067 G | 0.48 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: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Half and Half (Cream, fluid, half and half) .
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FAQ
Does greek yogurt or half and half contain more calories in 100 grams?Half and half is high in calories and greek yogurt has 40% less calories than half and half - greek yogurt has 73 calories in 100g and half and half has 131 calories.
Is greek yogurt or half and half better for protein?
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 220% more protein than half and half - greek yogurt has 10g of protein per 100 grams and half and half has 3.1g of protein.
Does greek yogurt or half and half contain more calcium?
Both greek yogurt and half and half are high in calcium. Greek yogurt has a little more calcium ( 10%) than half and half by weight - greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium in 100 grams and half and half has 107mg of calcium.