Half and Half vs. Kefir
Nutrition comparison of Half And Half and Kefir
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
kefir
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in half and half and kefir:
- Both kefir and half and half are high in calcium.
- Kefir has 6 times less cholesterol than half and half.
- Kefir has more folate.
- Kefir is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Half and Half (Cream, fluid, half and half) and Kefir (Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Half and half is high in calories and kefir has 67% less calories than half and half - kefir has 43 calories per 100 grams and half and half has 131 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, half and half is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to kefir per calorie. Half and half has a macronutrient ratio of 9:13:78 and for kefir, 35:44:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Half and Half | Kefir | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 13% | 44% |
| Fat | 78% | 21% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both kefir and half and half are low in carbohydrates - kefir has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and half and half has 4.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in kefir and half and half are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Kefir and half and half contain similar amounts of sugar - kefir has 4.6g of sugar per 100 grams and half and half has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kefir and half and half contain similar amounts of protein - kefir has 3.8g 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 kefir has 91% less saturated fat than half and half - kefir has 0.66g of saturated fat per 100 grams and half and half has 7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both kefir and half and half are low in trans fat - kefir has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and half and half has 0.46g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Kefir has 6 times less cholesterol than half and half - kefir has 5mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and half and half has 35mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kefir and half and half contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - kefir has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and half and half has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kefir is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 76% more Vitamin A than half and half - kefir has 171ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and half and half has 97ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Kefir has 19 times more Vitamin D than half and half - kefir has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and half and half has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Kefir and half and half contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kefir has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and half and half has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kefir and half and half contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - kefir has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and half and half has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Kefir has more folate. Both half and half and kefir contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Half and Half | Kefir | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.135 MG |
| Niacin | 0.109 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.539 MG | 0.385 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 13 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both kefir and half and half are high in calcium. Kefir has 21% more calcium than half and half - kefir has 130mg of calcium per 100 grams and half and half has 107mg of calcium.
iron
Kefir and half and half contain similar amounts of iron - kefir has 0.04mg of iron per 100 grams and half and half has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Kefir and half and half contain similar amounts of potassium - kefir has 164mg of potassium per 100 grams and half and half has 132mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, half and half has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than kefir per 100 grams. Both half and half and kefir contain small amounts of DPA.
| Half and Half | Kefir | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.041 G | 0.006 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.05 G | 0.007 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, half and half has more linoleic acid than kefir per 100 grams.
| Half and Half | Kefir | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.014 G | 0.002 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.466 G | 0.042 G |
| Total | 0.48 G | 0.044 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 Kefir (Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY) .
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FAQ
Does kefir or half and half contain more calories in 100 grams?Half and half is high in calories and kefir has 70% less calories than half and half - kefir has 43 calories in 100g and half and half has 131 calories.
Is kefir or half and half better for protein?
Kefir and half and half contain similar amounts of protein - kefir has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and half and half has 3.1g of protein.
Does kefir or half and half have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both kefir and half and half are low in carbohydrates - kefir has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and half and half has 4.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in kefir and half and half are both made of 100% sugar.
Does kefir or half and half contain more calcium?
Both kefir and half and half are high in calcium. Kefir has 20% more calcium than half and half - kefir has 130mg of calcium in 100 grams and half and half has 107mg of calcium.