Half and Half vs. Pistachio

Nutrition comparison of Half And Half and Pistachio


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 pistachio (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in half and half and pistachio:

  • Both pistachio and half and half are high in calcium, calories and saturated fat.
  • Half and half has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio.
  • Half and half has signficantly more Vitamin A than pistachio.
  • Pistachio has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, half and half contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of half and half and pistachio is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Half and Half (Cream, fluid, half and half) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both pistachio and half and half are high in calories. Pistachio has 337% more calories than half and half - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and half and half has 131 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, half and half is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to pistachio per calorie. Half and half has a macronutrient ratio of 9:13:78 and for pistachio, 14:19:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Half and Half Pistachio
Protein 9% 14%
Carbohydrates 13% 19%
Fat 78% 68%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Half and half has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and half and half has 4.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than half and half - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and half and half does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Pistachio and half and half contain similar amounts of sugar - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and half and half has 4.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Pistachio is an excellent source of protein and it has 573% more protein than half and half - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and half and half has 3.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both pistachio and half and half are high in saturated fat. Half and half has 25% more saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and half and half has 7g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both half and half and pistachio are low in trans fat - half and half has 0.46g of trans fat per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Pistachio has less cholesterol than half and half - half and half has 35mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pistachio and half and half contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and half and half has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Half and half has signficantly more Vitamin A than pistachio - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and half and half has 97ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Half and half and pistachio contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - half and half has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Pistachio has 768% more Vitamin E than half and half - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and half and half has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pistachio and half and half contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and half and half has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Pistachio has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, half and half contains more Vitamin B12. Both half and half and pistachio contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.

Half and Half Pistachio
Thiamin 0.03 MG 0.695 MG
Riboflavin 0.194 MG 0.234 MG
Niacin 0.109 MG 1.373 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.539 MG 0.513 MG
Vitamin B6 0.05 MG 1.122 MG
Folate 3 UG 51 UG
Vitamin B12 0.19 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Both pistachio and half and half are high in calcium. is very similar to pistachio for calcium - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and half and half has 107mg of calcium.

iron

Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and it has 79 times more iron than half and half - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and half and half has 0.05mg of iron.

potassium

Pistachio is an excellent source of potassium and it has 663% more potassium than half and half - pistachio has 1007mg 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,

Half and Half Pistachio
beta-carotene 22 UG 159 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 1160 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, pistachio has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than half and half per 100 grams.

Half and Half Pistachio
alpha linoleic acid 0.041 G 0.212 G
EPA 0.003 G ~
DPA 0.006 G ~
Total 0.05 G 0.212 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than half and half per 100 grams.

Half and Half Pistachio
other omega 6 0.018 G 0.005 G
linoleic acid 0.466 G 13.125 G
Total 0.484 G 13.13 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Half and Half (Cream, fluid, half and half) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) .

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FAQ

Does pistachio or half and half contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both pistachio and half and half are high in calories. Pistachio has 340% more calories than half and half - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and half and half has 131 calories.

Does pistachio or half and half contain more calcium?
Both pistachio and half and half are high in calcium. is very similar to pistachio for calcium - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and half and half has 107mg of calcium.

Does pistachio or half and half contain more iron?
Pistachio is an abundant source of iron and it has 79 times more iron than half and half - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and half and half has 0.05mg of iron.

Does pistachio or half and half contain more potassium?
Pistachio is a rich source of potassium and it has 660% more potassium than half and half - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and half and half has 132mg of potassium.