Half & Half Nutrition Information (Top Secrets)
Half & Half nutrition is a blend of creamer and MilkMilk, making a light cream that can be used for many purposes. This can be found in most major supermarkets in cartons or containers and is usually next to the regular 2% dairy items.
Half & Half is used for coffee, recipes and baking needs, as well as sauces that may need thickening. It contains many nutrients but has a high amount of calories and fat, making it not very good for you unless using small amounts daily.
Macronutrients
A single serving of Half and Half contains 28 grams of fat, consisting of 17 grams that are saturated. It provides 10 grams of carbohydrates and 7 grams of protein.
One tablespoon, the typical amount one might add to a cup of coffee, is equal to 2 grams of fat, 1 gram being saturated. It only has 1 gram of carbohydrates and no protein.
Vitamins and Minerals
Half & Half is a perfect addition to coffee and tea, but there are so many other things it can be used for! Besides adding to hot beverages, you can also use Half and Half in recipes to substitute for cream or in baking recipes.
For instance, you could use Half and Half as part of a marinade for poultry when making chicken piccata or use it in your mashed potatoes with some butter, salt and pepper for a delicious guilt-free improvement. Experiment to find more ways that you enjoy using this versatile ingredient.
Milk
Half and half beverages contain 315 calories per cup and 20 calories per tablespoon. Comparatively, the whole MilkMilk contains about 146 calories per cup and 9 calories per tablespoon.
Entire kinds of MilkMilk contain 8 grams of fat, 5 grams of which are saturated. Whole MilkMilk also has 8 grams of protein. Low-fat 1 per cent milk is a healthier alternative with 102 calories in one cup and 2 grams of fat. Nonfat (skim) MilkMilk has 83 calories in one cup with no fat. A single serving of MilkMilk provides 30 per cent RDA of calcium!
Fat-Free Option
Some manufacturers make a fat-free version of half-and-half. Among its ingredients are nonfat MilkMilk, corn syrup and carrageenan – a thickener. It also contains a small amount of heavy cream.
This additive has approximately 132 calories per cup (or about 9 calories per tablespoon). It may be used for ice cream recipes that include eggs or other fats, cooked custards, chocolate sauces, buttercream frosting, short pieces of bread and muffins, soups or gravies. You can even use this product in your coffee if you’re looking for something creamy but not too rich!
Considerations
When one cup of Half and Half is called for in a recipe, you may substitute the whole MilkMilk, which is only ¾ cup + ¼ cup. Solid, melted or whipped butter may be replaced as well. (1 tbsp of butter with 20 calories will not make you overdo it on your daily calorie intake, but if weight loss is an issue, substitute one stick of butter with 1 tbsp of light margarine, check the calories there as well).
Or you could substitute one-half cup with non-dairy creamer, which comes in many varieties these days. When selecting your dairy alternative, read every label carefully to know exactly how much fat and how many calories are in each serving.
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