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Mozzarella vs. Sour cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mozzarella and Sour cream

  • Mozzarella is higher than Sour cream in Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily Phosphorus needs 63% more than Sour cream.
  • Mozzarella contains 12 times more Zinc than Sour cream. While Mozzarella contains 3.13mg of Zinc, Sour cream contains only 0.27mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Sour cream is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
8
:
1
Sour cream
Sour cream
Contains more Calcium +418.4%
Contains more Iron +316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.5%
Contains less Sodium -77.1%
Contains more Zinc +1059.3%
Contains more Copper +170%
Contains more Selenium +282.9%
Contains more Potassium +122.1%
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Sour cream
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 3% 8% 37% 19% 10% 8% 4% 0% 23%
Contains more Calcium +418.4%
Contains more Iron +316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.5%
Contains less Sodium -77.1%
Contains more Zinc +1059.3%
Contains more Copper +170%
Contains more Selenium +282.9%
Contains more Potassium +122.1%

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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
6
:
4
Sour cream
Sour cream
Contains more Vitamin A +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.3
Mozzarella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Sour cream
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
3
:
2
Sour cream
Sour cream
Contains more Protein +292.9%
Contains more Fats +21.3%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Contains more Carbs +125.8%
Contains more Water +42.3%
Mozzarella
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Sour cream
7% 14% 7% 71%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 71 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +292.9%
Contains more Fats +21.3%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Contains more Carbs +125.8%
Contains more Water +42.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
2
:
1
Sour cream
Sour cream
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.5
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Sour cream
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Sour cream Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 7g Sour cream
Protein 27.5g 7g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 14.1g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 7g Sour cream
Calories 280kcal 181kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g 0.3g Sour cream
Calcium 731mg 141mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.06mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 11mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 85mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 211mg Sour cream
Sodium 16mg 70mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 0.27mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.01mg Mozzarella
Selenium 15.7µg 4.1µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 436IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 119µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.4mg Sour cream
Vitamin D 13IU 10IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.3µg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Sour cream
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.04mg Sour cream
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.24mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.07mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.02mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 11µg Sour cream
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.7µg Mozzarella
Cholesterol 54mg 35mg Sour cream
Saturated Fat 10.867g 8.7g Sour cream
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 4.1g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.5g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Sour cream
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
23%
Mozzarella
14%
Sour cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
15%
Sour cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.167g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Sour cream
Sour cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.