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Applesauce vs. Sour cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between applesauce and sour cream?

  • The amount of vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin A, and selenium in sour cream is higher than in applesauce.
  • Sour cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 43% more.
  • Applesauce has less saturated fat.

We used Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid (includes USDA commodity) and Sour cream, reduced fat types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 1.2% 6.5% 8.6% 9% 0.82% 2.1% 0.26% 3.3% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 42% 19% 2.3% 3.3% 7.4% 36% 9.1% 0% 22%
Contains more IronIron +283.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +170%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3425%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1266.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 0.33% 3.2% 0% 6.5% 6.9% 1.6% 2.5% 6.2% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 1.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 40% 8% 4.5% 10% 55% 1.3% 0% 4.6% 38% 1.8% 8.3% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +772.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 0.17 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 88.22 g
Other: 0.24 g
7% 14% 7% 71%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 71 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61%
Contains more WaterWater +24.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4017.6%
Contains more FatsFats +14000%
Contains more OtherOther +275%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 8% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.5 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +204900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3471.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Applesauce Sour cream DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.008g 8.7g 40%
Fats 0.1g 14.1g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.24mg 16%
Protein 0.17g 7g 14%
Calcium 4mg 141mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin A 1µg 119µg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Phosphorus 5mg 85mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 4.1g 10%
Calories 42kcal 181kcal 7%
Selenium 0.3µg 4.1µg 7%
Fructose 5.88g 7%
Potassium 74mg 211mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Sodium 2mg 70mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 0.5g 3%
Choline 2.2mg 19.2mg 3%
Copper 0.027mg 0.01mg 2%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.27mg 2%
Iron 0.23mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Magnesium 3mg 11mg 2%
Folate 3µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.02mg 1%
Carbs 11.27g 7g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 1%
Manganese 0.025mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.9mg 0%
Net carbs 10.17g 7g N/A
Sugar 9.39g 0.3g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.084mg 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0.7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 0.01mg 0%
Lysine 0.01mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.005mg 0%
Valine 0.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.003mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
3%
Applesauce
14%
Sour cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Applesauce
15%
Sour cream

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sour cream
Sour cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sour cream
Sour cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Applesauce
Applesauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Applesauce
Applesauce contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Applesauce
Applesauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.692g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Applesauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171695/nutrients
  2. Sour cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173442/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.