Blue cheese vs. Sour cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between blue cheese and sour cream
- Sour cream has less phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Blue cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 50% more.
- Blue cheese has 16 times more sodium than sour cream. Blue cheese has 1146mg of sodium, while sour cream has 70mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, blue and Sour cream, reduced fat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +274.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +416.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +885.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +355.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +253.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1351.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +730% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +306.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +242.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +227.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
14.1 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
71 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +205.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +103.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +467.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +199.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.7 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.5 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +89.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1146mg | 70mg | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 18.669g | 8.7g | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 85mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 528mg | 141mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22µg | 0.3µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.729mg | 35% | |
| Protein | 21.4g | 7g | 29% |
| Fats | 28.74g | 14.1g | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 0.27mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 4.1µg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 35mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.02mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.24mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.778g | 4.1g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 119µg | 9% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 181kcal | 9% |
| Folate | 36µg | 11µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.016mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 2.34g | 7g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.8g | 0.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 211mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 19.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.34g | 7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.124mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.852mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.087mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.556mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.758mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
41%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cream contains less Sodium (difference - 1076mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sour cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.969g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sour cream is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()