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 for 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +533.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +329.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +253.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +207.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
14.1 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
71 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~14.1g
~equal in
Water
~71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.385 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.7 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.5 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~8.7g
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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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 4.1µg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 85mg | 10% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 7g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.27mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 141mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 211mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 8.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 14.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 4.1g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 7g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 0.5g | 1% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 70mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 181kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 7g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 10IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 119µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Folate | 12µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 19.2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 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
14%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cream contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sour cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Sour cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.405g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.