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

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Important differences between Sour cream and Blue cheese

  • Sour cream has less Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 50% more.
  • Sour cream is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sour cream, reduced fat and Cheese, blue.

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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.
Sour cream
Sour cream
1
:
9
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Calcium +274.5%
Contains more Iron +416.7%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +355.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.3%
Contains more Zinc +885.2%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Selenium +253.7%
Sour cream
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 3% 8% 37% 19% 10% 8% 4% 0% 23%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Calcium +274.5%
Contains more Iron +416.7%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +355.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.3%
Contains more Zinc +885.2%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Selenium +253.7%

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.
Sour cream
Sour cream
3
:
9
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +730%
Contains more Folate +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +242.9%
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%
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +730%
Contains more Folate +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +242.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sour cream
Sour cream
2
:
3
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Carbs +199.1%
Contains more Water +67.4%
Contains more Protein +205.7%
Contains more Fats +103.8%
Contains more Other +467.8%
Sour cream
7% 14% 7% 71%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 71 g
Other: 0.9 g
Blue cheese
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Carbs +199.1%
Contains more Water +67.4%
Contains more Protein +205.7%
Contains more Fats +103.8%
Contains more Other +467.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sour cream
Sour cream
1
:
2
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60%
Sour cream
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5 g
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60%

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 Blue cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sour cream Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 7g 2.34g Sour cream
Protein 7g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 14.1g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 7g 2.34g Sour cream
Calories 181kcal 353kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.3g 0.5g Sour cream
Calcium 141mg 528mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.06mg 0.31mg Blue cheese
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 85mg 387mg Blue cheese
Potassium 211mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 70mg 1146mg Sour cream
Zinc 0.27mg 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.01mg 0.04mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.009mg Blue cheese
Selenium 4.1µg 14.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 436IU 721IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 119µg 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.25mg Sour cream
Vitamin D 10IU 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Sour cream
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.029mg Sour cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 11µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 35mg 75mg Sour cream
Saturated Fat 8.7g 18.669g Sour cream
Monounsaturated Fat 4.1g 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 0.8g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sour cream Blue cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Sour cream
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cream
Sour cream contains less Sodium (difference - 1076mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.969g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sour cream
Sour cream is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.