Egg white vs. Sour cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between egg whites and sour cream
- Egg whites have more selenium and vitamin B2; however, sour cream has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
- Sour cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 44% more.
- Egg whites have 5 times more selenium than sour cream. Egg whites have 20µg of selenium, while sour cream has 4.1µg.
- Sour cream is lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, white, raw, fresh 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 IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +387.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1914.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +466.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +82.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1645.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.9 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
87.57 g
Other:
0.63 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
14.1 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
71 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8194.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +858.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0g | 8.7g | 40% |
| Selenium | 20µg | 4.1µg | 29% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 14.1g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.439mg | 0.24mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 119µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 141mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 35mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 85mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 4.1g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.3µg | 9% |
| Protein | 10.9g | 7g | 8% |
| Calories | 52kcal | 181kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 166mg | 70mg | 4% |
| Choline | 1.1mg | 19.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.5g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.004mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.73g | 7g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 211mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.73g | 7g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.71g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.105mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.661mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.806mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.399mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.809mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% |
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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
10%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cream contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
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 richer in vitamins?
Sour cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.7g)
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.