Egg vs. Sour cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Egg and Sour cream?
- The amount of Copper, Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin D, and Phosphorus in Egg is higher than in Sour cream.
- Egg's daily need coverage for Copper is 221% more.
- Sour cream contains 20 times less Iron than Egg. Egg contains 1.19mg of Iron, while Sour cream contains 0.06mg.
- Sour cream has less Cholesterol.
We used Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +1883.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19900% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +288.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +651.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +182% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.5% |
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 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +157.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +113.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +505% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +270% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1430.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +133.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
14.1 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
71 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +525% |
~equal in
Water
~71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 g
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 | -62.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +182.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~4.1g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 155kcal | 181kcal |
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| Protein | 12.58g | 7g |
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| Fats | 10.61g | 14.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.12g | 7g |
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| Carbs | 1.12g | 7g |
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| Cholesterol | 373mg | 35mg |
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| Vitamin D | 87IU | 10IU |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 50mg | 141mg |
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| Potassium | 126mg | 211mg |
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| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.06mg |
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| Sugar | 1.12g | 0.3g |
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.01mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 172mg | 85mg |
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| Sodium | 124mg | 70mg |
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| Vitamin A | 520IU | 436IU |
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| Vitamin A | 149µg | 119µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 0.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.026mg |
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| Selenium | 30.8µg | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.7µg |
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| Folate | 44µg | 11µg |
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| Choline | 293.8mg | 19.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.267g | 8.7g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.077g | 4.1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 0.5g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.153mg |
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| Threonine | 0.604mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.686mg |
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| Leucine | 1.075mg |
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| Lysine | 0.904mg |
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| Methionine | 0.392mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg |
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| Valine | 0.767mg |
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| Histidine | 0.298mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
54%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cream contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sour cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Sour cream is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.433g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins