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Sour cream vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sour cream and Yolk

  • Sour cream has less Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Folate, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6 than Yolk.
  • Yolk covers your daily need of Cholesterol 350% more than Sour cream.
  • Sour cream has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sour cream, reduced fat and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Potassium +93.6%
Contains more Iron +4450%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.8%
Contains less Sodium -31.4%
Contains more Zinc +751.9%
Contains more Copper +670%
Contains more Selenium +1265.9%
Equal in Calcium - 129
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 3% 8% 37% 19% 10% 8% 4% 0% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Potassium +93.6%
Contains more Iron +4450%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.8%
Contains less Sodium -31.4%
Contains more Zinc +751.9%
Contains more Copper +670%
Contains more Selenium +1265.9%
Equal in Calcium - 129

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Yolk
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +230.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +545%
Contains more Vitamin D +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1650%
Contains more Folate +1227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +550%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 8% 9% 3% 10% 56% 2% 0% 5% 9% 38% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +230.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +545%
Contains more Vitamin D +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1650%
Contains more Folate +1227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +550%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +95%
Contains more Water +35.7%
Contains more Protein +126.6%
Contains more Fats +88.2%
Contains more Other +88.9%
7% 14% 7% 71%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 71 g
Other: 0.9 g
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Carbs +95%
Contains more Water +35.7%
Contains more Protein +126.6%
Contains more Fats +88.2%
Contains more Other +88.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +186.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +740.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.551
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +186.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +740.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.551

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sour cream Yolk
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sour cream Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 7g 3.59g Sour cream
Protein 7g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 14.1g 26.54g Yolk
Carbs 7g 3.59g Sour cream
Calories 181kcal 322kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.3g 0.56g Sour cream
Calcium 141mg 129mg Sour cream
Iron 0.06mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 11mg 5mg Sour cream
Phosphorus 85mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 211mg 109mg Sour cream
Sodium 70mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 0.27mg 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.01mg 0.077mg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 4.1µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 436IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 119µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 0.4mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 10IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0.3µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Sour cream
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.024mg Sour cream
Vitamin B5 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 11µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.7µg
Tryptophan 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 35mg 1085mg Sour cream
Saturated Fat 8.7g 9.551g Sour cream
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 4.1g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 4.204g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sour cream Yolk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Sour cream
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Sour cream
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1050mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.851g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Sour cream
Sour cream is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sour cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173442/nutrients
  2. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.