Creams
Great Value Half & Half
16 fl oz/1 PT/473 mL
Score
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 79
Great Value Half & Half scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 7 points Saturated fat 6.7 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Sodium phosphate: EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. Strong
Capped at 79: High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better coffee creamers and half and half
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Half & Half Ultra-Pasteurized Grade A Coffee Creamer Harris Teeter · 16 oz Less saturated fat Score 98 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
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Half and Half Ultra-Pasteurized Horizon Organic · 32 oz Less saturated fat · No sodium phosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Half & Half
Ingredients
- Sodium phosphate minus 2.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 6.7 g / 100 g minus 7 points
100 − 9.5 = 90.5 → 91 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 133 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 2 Tbsp (30 ml)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
MILK, CREAM, CONTAINS LESS THAN 1% OF: SODIUM CITRATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More creams on GoodSwap
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Light Sour Cream Daisy · 453 g No additives Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Half & Half A Blend of Milk & Cream Kroger High in saturated fatNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
heavy whipping cream Grade A ultra-pasteurized Kroger · 15 mL Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatContains emulsifiers studied for gut effectsMay contain traces of 1,4-dioxane Score 52 out of 100 Okay -
Sour Cream Simple Truth · 16 oz High in saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Sour Cream Alternative Simple Truth · 14 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatSeed-oil freeContains whole grains Score 68 out of 100 Good
More from Great Value
Sources
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov