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Sour cream vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sour cream and American cheese

  • Sour cream contains less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, and iron than American cheese.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 90% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Sour cream, reduced fat and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 42% 19% 2.3% 3.3% 7.4% 36% 9.1% 0% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +641.1%
Contains more IronIron +950%
Contains more CopperCopper +360%
Contains more ZincZinc +822.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +654.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +392.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 40% 8% 4.5% 10% 55% 1.3% 0% 4.6% 38% 1.8% 8.3% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +271.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +88.5%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.234mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.076mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 14% 7% 71%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 71 g
Other: 0.9 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +89.2%
Contains more WaterWater +79.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +159%
Contains more FatsFats +125.5%
Contains more OtherOther +652.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.5 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +157.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sour cream American cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 141mg 1045mg 90%
Phosphorus 85mg 641mg 79%
Sodium 70mg 1671mg 70%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.5µg 50%
Saturated fat 8.7g 18.057g 43%
Selenium 4.1µg 20.2µg 29%
Fats 14.1g 31.79g 27%
Protein 7g 18.13g 22%
Cholesterol 35mg 100mg 22%
Zinc 0.27mg 2.49mg 20%
Vitamin A 119µg 250µg 15%
Calories 181kcal 371kcal 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.1g 8.236g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 8%
Iron 0.06mg 0.63mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 1.286g 5%
Copper 0.01mg 0.046mg 4%
Magnesium 11mg 26mg 4%
Choline 19.2mg 36.2mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.054mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.8mg 3%
Manganese 0.041mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.6µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.015mg 2%
Potassium 211mg 132mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin D 10IU 23IU 2%
Folate 11µg 8µg 1%
Carbs 7g 3.7g 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 7g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 2.26g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.234mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.076mg 0%
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sour cream American cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Sour cream
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Sour cream
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cream
Sour cream contains less Sodium (difference - 1601mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.357g)
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 - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sour cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173442/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.