Heavy Cream VS Half/Half - Page 2

Turtle2005 · 07-23-2008, 10:21 AM

If I remember this correctly, the law says that food labels can say 0 carbs if the amount of carbs is less than .5 per serving. Something like that. Heavy cream products like to show one tablespoon as the serving size and they can therefore put 0 carbs on the label. Some people have been fooled by this and think they can cook with cups full of cream and still get 0 carbs. eeek!

hummingbird11 · 07-23-2008, 10:28 AM

Heavy Cream has less carbs than Half & Half - but more calories & fat.

At 2 Tbsp per day, the difference is minimal for me, so I go for taste: Heavy Cream!

Also, most HC has 0 sugar and usually HH has a gram or 2 of sugar.

Sandi76 · 07-23-2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by hummingbird11

Also, most HC has 0 sugar and usually HH has a gram or 2 of sugar.

This is why I tried HC, switching from FF HH. It was hard for me to get used to. I was used to having that extra sweetness from my cream (either from half and half or my favorite 2% which has even MORE sugar) Ever try to drink cream straight? Kinda bitter. (I was curious! Don't judge me!

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lisabinil · 07-23-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreamchaser

What if it says 0 carbs though? Will it calculate the exact amount of carbs if the label says 0 but the actual carb amount is between 0 and 1?

Go to usda.gov-the govt allows mfg to list 0 carbs if it is under .5 and <1 over that. You can use that equation and a calculator to manually figure out the carb count of any food.

flatferenghi · 07-23-2008, 10:50 AM

the carb count is not an issue, but the cream imparts a more luxurious flavor to coffee or tea etc. Go for the cream!!! Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI

hummingbird11 · 07-23-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandi76

Ever try to drink cream straight? Kinda bitter. (I was curious! Don't judge me!

)

you crack me up!

retroworx · 07-23-2008, 10:57 AM

New product I have been enjoying for fewer calories:

Mimic Creme (google 'em)

whatjelly · 07-23-2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SugarFreeSheila

Carb-restriction is all the restriction I'll accept with this way of eating, so I decline to use a product that is lower-fat and therefore often higher in carbohydrates. This is my reason for using only heavy cream - and full-fat cheeses, not trimming the fat off my my meat ... the list goes on. While I don't force fat, I allow it like there's no tomorrow!

yep, what she said

Slimin Cindi · 07-23-2008, 11:34 AM

I love heavy cream

...tried the half&half...but it just isn't the same

steady · 07-23-2008, 11:36 AM

I prefer H&H..the sweetness from the "half milk" is enough that I don't have to use an artificial sweetener or sugar.

nanberrycritter · 07-23-2008, 11:38 AM

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Ever try to drink cream straight? Kinda bitter. (I was curious! Don't judge me! )

Yes, and I don't find it bitter at all. Yummy, yummy stuff!

pocahontas · 07-23-2008, 11:38 AM

I use HC in recipes and to make my ranch dressing but I prefer H-n-H for my coffee (1 big mug per day).

SashimiMark · 07-23-2008, 11:59 AM

I've sipped some hc

I find it naturally sweet.

hummingbird11 · 07-23-2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by retroworx

New product I have been enjoying for fewer calories:

Mimic Creme (google 'em)

THANKS for sharing this info! I think option 3 this could be the answer to hubby's coffee creamer dilemma! Where do you purcahse yours? at TJ's or WF's or HF store?

Nutritional Info
In addition to its great taste, MimicCreme is a healthy alternative to traditional cream. It's made from pure, wholesome ingredients loaded with nutritious goodness.

The primary ingredients of MimicCreme are cashews and almonds. Cashews are rich in essential amino acids and almonds are rich in the antioxident Vitamin E.

MimicCreme Ingredients

1 - MimicCreme Unsweetened—Purified water, Almonds, Cashews, Dipotassium Phosphate, Bicarbonate Soda, Rice Starch, Salt

2 - MimicCreme Sweetened—Purified Water, Sugar, Almonds, Cashews, Maltodextrin, Dipotassium Phosphate, Tapioca Starch, Guar Gum, Bicarbonate Soda, Salt

3 - MimicCreme Sweetened Sugar Free—Purified Water, Erythritol, Almonds, Cashews, Maltodextrin, Dipotassium Phosphate, Tapioca Starch, Guar Gum, Bicarbonate Soda, Salt

Dreamchaser · 07-23-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lisabinil

Go to usda.gov-the govt allows mfg to list 0 carbs if it is under .5 and <1 over that. You can use that equation and a calculator to manually figure out the carb count of any food.

lisa - I realize that the govt allows mfg to list 0 carbs if it is under .5. And I do realize that you can manually figure out the carb count. What I am curious about is if that will that still tell you the exact carb count even if it is under 1?

Just wondering because I have often wondered about what the real carb count is when the label says 0.

lisabinil · 07-23-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreamchaser

lisa - I realize that the govt allows mfg to list 0 carbs if it is under .5. And I do realize that you can manually figure out the carb count. What I am curious about is if that will that still tell you the exact carb count even if it is under 1?

Just wondering because I have often wondered about what the real carb count is when the label says 0.

Yes it will. Just give it a try. I figured out the carb count for 2 tbl of Maries Blue Cheese dressing-.75.

retroworx · 07-23-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by hummingbird11

THANKS for sharing this info! I think option 3 this could be the answer to hubby's coffee creamer dilemma! Where do you purcahse yours? at TJ's or WF's or HF store?

Nutritional Info
In addition to its great taste, MimicCreme is a healthy alternative to traditional cream. It's made from pure, wholesome ingredients loaded with nutritious goodness.

The primary ingredients of MimicCreme are cashews and almonds. Cashews are rich in essential amino acids and almonds are rich in the antioxident Vitamin E.

MimicCreme Ingredients

1 - MimicCreme Unsweetened—Purified water, Almonds, Cashews, Dipotassium Phosphate, Bicarbonate Soda, Rice Starch, Salt

2 - MimicCreme Sweetened—Purified Water, Sugar, Almonds, Cashews, Maltodextrin, Dipotassium Phosphate, Tapioca Starch, Guar Gum, Bicarbonate Soda, Salt

3 - MimicCreme Sweetened Sugar Free—Purified Water, Erythritol, Almonds, Cashews, Maltodextrin, Dipotassium Phosphate, Tapioca Starch, Guar Gum, Bicarbonate Soda, Salt

HB:

Here's my original post on the Mimic Creme:

Great Product Find: Non-Dairy Cream!

I stumbled upon some a few weeks ago in a rather obscure health food store -- I'm in whole/health food stores pretty often, but have never seen any others stock this, so I think your best bet is to do what I eventually did when I needed more and order it from the manufacturer directly online. (Until we can convince Netrition to carry it, that is!). If you buy 6 of the long-life tetra paks, the shipping is free.

I would suggest getting the plain, unsweetened version so that you can save on carbs/cals and have control over the type of sweetener, if any, you would want to add.

I've so far been very pleased with the MC in my chai tea, as a cream soup base, and in my home-made ice cream. It doesn't whip (they are apparently going to release a whippable version in the fall) but is still good over berries with a touch of sweetener because it is so thick -- way more so than heavy cream.

Comes in at 10 calories a tbsp, I think, with only trace carbs.

Is hubby lactose intolerant? This is the perfect solution for people who can't do dairy, don't want the carbs in the powdered non-dairy creamers, and who think that regular Almond Milk is just too watery to do the job.

Nope, don't work for the company, but I've been raving about this stuff everywhere and they should pay me a commission!

Dreamchaser · 07-23-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by lisabinil

Yes it will. Just give it a try. I figured out the carb count for 2 tbl of Maries Blue Cheese dressing-.75.

Thanks so much!

hummingbird11 · 07-23-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by retroworx

Is hubby lactose intolerant? This is the perfect solution for people who can't do dairy, don't want the carbs in the powdered non-dairy creamers, and who think that regular Almond Milk is just too watery to do the job.

No, not lactose intolerant, he's just been on a quest to find a suitable replacement for his bottle of liquid CoffeeMate.

He wants a bit of cream + a bit of sweet in his ONE daily cup of coffee, but we don't eat refined sugar, he hates the taste of splenda & stevia, but has been wanting to try Erythritol, and I see the 3rd option contains it!

Plus we could add Capella flavor drops for flavored coffee!

So this is really great info, thanks so much!

SashimiMark · 07-23-2008, 12:45 PM

Does he even hate the taste of the davinci gourmet syrups? I love those in my coffee, but yeah they are sweetened with splenda.

emug11 · 07-23-2008, 02:03 PM

Half and half for me. It's not as oily as heavy cream, tastes better, less calories and about half the price of hc.

hummingbird11 · 07-23-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SashimiMark

Does he even hate the taste of the davinci gourmet syrups? I love those in my coffee, but yeah they are sweetened with splenda.

Yeah, he hates those! davinci and torani. I like torani better than davinci.

but he won't do anything artificial or anything like that. he's an organic boy all the way!

we were both vegetarians for 15 years, then started eating animal protein again in 2005. he doesn't have a pound to lose, but is cool with the whole organic, no processed, low carb, high fat thing, in general (in support of me, of course!).

lyn8070 · 07-23-2008, 04:41 PM

I actually prefer light cream in my coffee or protein shake.

This week I used Dana's suggestion of heavy cream with s/f vanilla pudding to make a topping for berries. Wow, is that delish!

2muttsmom · 07-23-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by steady

I prefer H&H..the sweetness from the "half milk" is enough that I don't have to use an artificial sweetener or sugar.

Yep, this is me too.

2muttsmom · 07-23-2008, 07:52 PM

"MimicCreme Ingredients

1 - MimicCreme Unsweetened—Purified water, Almonds, Cashews, Dipotassium Phosphate, Bicarbonate Soda, Rice Starch, Salt

2 - MimicCreme Sweetened—Purified Water, Sugar, Almonds, Cashews, Maltodextrin, Dipotassium Phosphate, Tapioca Starch, Guar Gum, Bicarbonate Soda, Salt

3 - MimicCreme Sweetened Sugar Free—Purified Water, Erythritol, Almonds, Cashews, Maltodextrin, Dipotassium Phosphate, Tapioca Starch, Guar Gum, Bicarbonate Soda, Salt"

I'm curious. All of these have starches in them. Does the label say trace carbs?

07-23-2008, 10:50 AM	#35
flatferenghi MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,729 Gallery: flatferenghi	with the amounts i use, the carb count is not an issue, but the cream imparts a more luxurious flavor to coffee or tea etc. Go for the cream!!! Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI

07-23-2008, 10:21 AM	#31
Turtle2005 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Norcal Posts: 491 Gallery: Turtle2005 Stats: 250/243/150 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: Restart:07/05/2008	If I remember this correctly, the law says that food labels can say 0 carbs if the amount of carbs is less than .5 per serving. Something like that. Heavy cream products like to show one tablespoon as the serving size and they can therefore put 0 carbs on the label. Some people have been fooled by this and think they can cook with cups full of cream and still get 0 carbs. eeek!

07-23-2008, 10:28 AM	#32
hummingbird11 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texan w/ Hawaiian Soul living in California Posts: 3,027 Gallery: hummingbird11 Stats: 175/160/145 ~ 5'8" ~ 45 yo WOE: Controlled Carb (Organic) + Exercise + H20 + Sleep Start Date: 3/24/08 & 08/04/08	Heavy Cream has less carbs than Half & Half - but more calories & fat. At 2 Tbsp per day, the difference is minimal for me, so I go for taste: Heavy Cream! Also, most HC has 0 sugar and usually HH has a gram or 2 of sugar.

07-23-2008, 10:57 AM	#37
retroworx Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 902 Gallery: retroworx	New product I have been enjoying for fewer calories: Mimic Creme (google 'em)

07-23-2008, 11:34 AM	#39
Slimin Cindi Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 270 Gallery: Slimin Cindi Stats: 234/208/150 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: January 2008 restart	I love heavy cream ...tried the half&half...but it just isn't the same

07-23-2008, 11:36 AM	#40
steady Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 718 Gallery: steady Stats: 110/85-90/100 5'2 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: Feb 2007	I prefer H&H..the sweetness from the "half milk" is enough that I don't have to use an artificial sweetener or sugar.

07-23-2008, 11:38 AM	#42
pocahontas Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Posts: 4,868 Gallery: pocahontas Stats: yikes! / ugh / happy WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Which time?	I use HC in recipes and to make my ranch dressing but I prefer H-n-H for my coffee (1 big mug per day).

07-23-2008, 11:59 AM	#43
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,642 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/286.8/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	I've sipped some hc I find it naturally sweet.

07-23-2008, 12:45 PM	#50
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,642 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/286.8/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	Does he even hate the taste of the davinci gourmet syrups? I love those in my coffee, but yeah they are sweetened with splenda.

07-23-2008, 02:03 PM	#51
emug11 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ks Posts: 28 Gallery: emug11 Stats: 227.4/157/140 WOE: low carb Start Date: april 3rd 2006	Half and half for me. It's not as oily as heavy cream, tastes better, less calories and about half the price of hc.

07-23-2008, 04:41 PM	#53
lyn8070 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 79 Gallery: lyn8070 Stats: start 151; May. 10th 142; goal:133 WOE: Atkins	I actually prefer light cream in my coffee or protein shake. This week I used Dana's suggestion of heavy cream with s/f vanilla pudding to make a topping for berries. Wow, is that delish!

07-23-2008, 07:52 PM	#55
2muttsmom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 376 Gallery: 2muttsmom Stats: 212/194/140 WOE: Atkins; eating to BMR Start Date: 07/09/08	"MimicCreme Ingredients 1 - MimicCreme Unsweetened—Purified water, Almonds, Cashews, Dipotassium Phosphate, Bicarbonate Soda, Rice Starch, Salt 2 - MimicCreme Sweetened—Purified Water, Sugar, Almonds, Cashews, Maltodextrin, Dipotassium Phosphate, Tapioca Starch, Guar Gum, Bicarbonate Soda, Salt 3 - MimicCreme Sweetened Sugar Free—Purified Water, Erythritol, Almonds, Cashews, Maltodextrin, Dipotassium Phosphate, Tapioca Starch, Guar Gum, Bicarbonate Soda, Salt" I'm curious. All of these have starches in them. Does the label say trace carbs?