What does 100 calories of half and half look like?

100 calories =5 tablespoons76 g · 2.7 oz
Low calorie density1.31 kcal/g
Each 🥛 = one tablespoon (~15.0 g). The last icon shows a part of one.
Food volume for 100 kcal

Half and half has 131 calories per 100 g, so 100 calories is 5 tablespoons of half and half (76 g). That's more food per calorie than most fats, oils & spreads on this site (average 23 g). About 78% of its calories come from fat, which is why the portion looks small.

Half and half: 50 to 500 calories

CaloriesGramsOuncesTablespoons
50 kcal38 g1.3 oz2½
100 kcal76 g2.7 oz5
200 kcal153 g5.4 oz10
300 kcal229 g8.1 oz15
500 kcal382 g13.5 oz25

What's in 100 calories of half and half

2.4 gprotein
3.3 gcarbs
8.8 gfat
0.0 gfiber

Protein 9% Carbs 13% Fat 78% of calories

Want more food for the same 100 calories?

These give you at least 2½ times more volume than half and half:

Compare with other fats, oils & spreads

Food100 kcal isGrams
🥛 Half and half5 tablespoons76 g
🥛 Sour cream4¼ tablespoons50 g
🥗 Italian dressing2¾ tablespoons42 g
🥛 Heavy cream2 tablespoons29 g
🧀 Cream cheese2 tablespoons29 g
🌿 Pesto⅓ quarter cup24 g
🥗 Ranch dressing1½ tablespoons23 g
🍫 Chocolate hazelnut spread½ tablespoon19 g
🥗 Caesar dressing1¼ tablespoons18 g
🥜 Peanut butter1 tablespoon17 g
⚪ Tahini1 tablespoon17 g
🥜 Almond butter1 tablespoon16 g
🥚 Mayonnaise1 tablespoon15 g

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Questions

How much is 100 calories of half and half?

100 calories of half and half is about 76 g (2.7 oz), or roughly 5 tablespoons.

How many calories are in 100 g of half and half?

131 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

Is half and half good for weight loss?

Low calorie density (1.31 kcal per gram). Generous portions fit easily into a calorie budget. 100 calories also gives you 2.4 g of protein and 0.0 g of fiber.

How many calories are in one tablespoon?

About 20 calories.

How many tablespoons is 200 calories?

About 10 (153 g).

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Cream, fluid, half and half" (FDC ID 171255). Grams for 100 kcal = 100 ÷ calories per gram. Unit weight: USDA: 1 tbsp = 15.0 g. Real portions vary by size, variety and preparation. Updated 2026-10-23.