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Ricotta vs. Sour cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ricotta and Sour cream

  • Ricotta is richer than Sour cream in Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Ricotta is 19% higher.
  • Ricotta contains 4 times more Zinc than Sour cream. Ricotta contains 1.16mg of Zinc, while Sour cream contains 0.27mg.
  • Sour cream contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
7
:
2
Sour cream
Sour cream
Contains more Calcium +46.8%
Contains more Iron +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.9%
Contains more Zinc +329.6%
Contains more Copper +110%
Contains more Selenium +253.7%
Contains more Potassium +101%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
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 +46.8%
Contains more Iron +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.9%
Contains more Zinc +329.6%
Contains more Copper +110%
Contains more Selenium +253.7%
Contains more Potassium +101%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 11

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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
7
:
5
Sour cream
Sour cream
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 436
Equal in Folate - 11
Ricotta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
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 B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 436
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
3
:
2
Sour cream
Sour cream
Contains more Protein +60.9%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +130.3%
Equal in Fats - 14.1
Equal in Water - 71
Ricotta
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 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 +60.9%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +130.3%
Equal in Fats - 14.1
Equal in Water - 71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
1
:
2
Sour cream
Sour cream
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.7
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 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 +13%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.7

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Sour cream Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 7g Sour cream
Protein 11.26g 7g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 14.1g Sour cream
Carbs 3.04g 7g Sour cream
Calories 174kcal 181kcal Sour cream
Sugar 0.27g 0.3g Ricotta
Calcium 207mg 141mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 0.06mg Ricotta
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Phosphorus 158mg 85mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 211mg Sour cream
Sodium 84mg 70mg Sour cream
Zinc 1.16mg 0.27mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.01mg Ricotta
Manganese 0.006mg Ricotta
Selenium 14.5µg 4.1µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 436IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 119µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.4mg Sour cream
Vitamin D 10IU 10IU
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.3µg Sour cream
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Sour cream
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.04mg Sour cream
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.24mg Sour cream
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.07mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.02mg Ricotta
Folate 12µg 11µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.3µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.7µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 35mg Sour cream
Saturated Fat 8.295g 8.7g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 4.1g Sour cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.5g Sour cream

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta 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
14%
Ricotta
14%
Sour cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
15%
Sour cream

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cream
Sour cream contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.405g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta 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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.