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Sour cream vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between sour cream and cheese?

  • The amount of calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2 in cheese is higher than in sour cream.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 57% more.
  • Sour cream has less saturated fat.

We used Sour cream, reduced fat and Cheese, cheddar 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.
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%
Cheese
Cheese
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +403.5%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +1248.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +435.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +595.1%

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%
Cheese
Cheese
9
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +242.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +145.5%

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
Cheese
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.5%
Contains more WaterWater +91.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +226.7%
Contains more FatsFats +136.2%
Contains more OtherOther +312.2%

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
Cheese
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +184.2%

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 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 Cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 141mg 710mg 57%
Phosphorus 85mg 455mg 53%
Saturated fat 8.7g 18.867g 46%
Selenium 4.1µg 28.5µg 44%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.1µg 33%
Protein 7g 22.87g 32%
Zinc 0.27mg 3.64mg 31%
Fats 14.1g 33.31g 30%
Sodium 70mg 653mg 25%
Vitamin A 119µg 330µg 23%
Cholesterol 35mg 99mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.428mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.1g 9.246g 13%
Calories 181kcal 404kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 1.421g 6%
Potassium 211mg 76mg 4%
Magnesium 11mg 27mg 4%
Folate 11µg 27µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.066mg 4%
Copper 0.01mg 0.03mg 2%
Vitamin D 10IU 24IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.6µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.71mg 2%
Carbs 7g 3.09g 1%
Manganese 0.027mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.4µg 1%
Iron 0.06mg 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.029mg 1%
Net carbs 7g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0.48g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.059mg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Choline 19.2mg 16.5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sour cream 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
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Sour cream
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cream
Sour cream contains less Sodium (difference - 583mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.167g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Sour cream
Sour cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.