Kefir vs. Sour cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Kefir and Sour cream?
- Kefir is higher in Vitamin A, and Vitamin D, however, Sour cream is richer in Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Sour cream's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 40% more.
- Sour cream contains 15 times less Sugar than Kefir. Kefir contains 4.61g of Sugar, while Sour cream contains 0.3g.
We used Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY 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 ZincZinc | +70.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.9% |
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 | +30.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +190% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
4.48 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.73 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
14.1 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
71 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1416.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.053 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 | -92.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1222.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +843.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 41kcal | 181kcal |
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| Protein | 3.79g | 7g |
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| Fats | 0.93g | 14.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.48g | 7g |
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| Carbs | 4.48g | 7g |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 35mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU | 10IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 130mg | 141mg |
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| Potassium | 164mg | 211mg |
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| Iron | 0.04mg | 0.06mg |
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| Sugar | 4.61g | 0.3g |
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| Copper | 0.009mg | 0.01mg |
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| Zinc | 0.46mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 85mg |
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| Sodium | 40mg | 70mg |
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| Vitamin A | 569IU | 436IU |
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| Vitamin A | 171µg | 119µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.005mg |
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| Selenium | 3.6µg | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.385mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.29µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.7µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.037g |
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| Choline | 15.2mg | 19.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.658g | 8.7g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.31g | 4.1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.5g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.029g |
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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
15%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sour cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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.