Sour cream vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Sour cream and Buttermilk?
- Sour cream has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat than Buttermilk.
- Sour cream's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% higher.
- Buttermilk has 16 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Sour cream. Sour cream has 4.1g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Buttermilk has 0.254g.
- Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat.
We used Sour cream, reduced fat and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat types in this comparison.
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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 | +21.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +105% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.6% |
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 | +827.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
14.1 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
71 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
0.88 g
Carbs:
4.79 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +111.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1502.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.9% |
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Other
~0.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.5 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.033 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1514.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1415.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 181kcal | 40kcal |
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| Protein | 7g | 3.31g |
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| Fats | 14.1g | 0.88g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1mg |
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| Net carbs | 7g | 4.79g |
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| Carbs | 7g | 4.79g |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1IU |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 11mg | |
| Calcium | 141mg | 116mg |
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| Potassium | 211mg | 151mg |
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| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.05mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 4.79g |
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| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.011mg |
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| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 85mg | 89mg |
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| Sodium | 70mg | 190mg |
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| Vitamin A | 436IU | 47IU |
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| Vitamin A | 119µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.002mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.07mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.275mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 19.2mg | 17.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.7g | 0.548g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.1g | 0.254g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.5g | 0.033g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.141mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.171mg |
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| Leucine | 0.313mg |
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| Lysine | 0.277mg |
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| Methionine | 0.087mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg |
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| Valine | 0.217mg |
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| Histidine | 0.1mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
13%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cream contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
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 - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sour cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.152g)
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.