Buttermilk vs. Half and Half
Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk 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
buttermilk
versus
half and half
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in buttermilk and half and half:
- Both half and half and buttermilk are high in calcium.
- Buttermilk has more Vitamin B12.
- Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than half and half.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) 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 buttermilk has 53% less calories than half and half - half and half has 131 calories per 100 grams and buttermilk has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, buttermilk is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to half and half per calorie. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for half and half, 9:13:78 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Buttermilk | Half and Half | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 13% |
| Fat | 48% | 78% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both half and half and buttermilk are low in carbohydrates - half and half has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in half and half and buttermilk are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Half and half and buttermilk contain similar amounts of sugar - half and half has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Half and half and buttermilk contain similar amounts of protein - half and half has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and buttermilk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Half and half is high in saturated fat and buttermilk has 73% less saturated fat than half and half - half and half has 7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both half and half and buttermilk are low in trans fat - half and half has 0.46g of trans fat per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Half and half and buttermilk contain similar amounts of cholesterol - half and half has 35mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Half and half has more Vitamin C than buttermilk - half and half has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Half and half has 106% more Vitamin A than buttermilk - half and half has 97ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than half and half - half and half has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Half and half and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - half and half has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Half and half and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - half and half has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Buttermilk has more Vitamin B12. Both buttermilk and half and half contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Buttermilk | Half and Half | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.047 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.172 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.09 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.539 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46 UG | 0.19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both half and half and buttermilk are high in calcium. Buttermilk has a little more calcium (7%) than half and half by weight - half and half has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Half and half and buttermilk contain similar amounts of iron - half and half has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Half and half and buttermilk contain similar amounts of potassium - half and half has 132mg of potassium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 135mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both buttermilk and half and half contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Buttermilk | Half and Half | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.076 G | 0.041 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.003 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.076 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, half and half has more linoleic acid than buttermilk per 100 grams.
| Buttermilk | Half and Half | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.122 G | 0.466 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.014 G |
| Total | 0.122 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: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Half and Half (Cream, fluid, half and half) .
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FAQ
Does half and half or buttermilk contain more calories in 100 grams?Half and half is high in calories and buttermilk has 50% less calories than half and half - half and half has 131 calories in 100g and buttermilk has 62 calories.
Does half and half or buttermilk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both half and half and buttermilk are low in carbohydrates - half and half has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in half and half and buttermilk are both made of 100% sugar.
Does half and half or buttermilk contain more calcium?
Both half and half and buttermilk are high in calcium. Buttermilk has a little more calcium ( 10%) than half and half by weight - half and half has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.