Sour cream vs. Colby cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sour cream and colby cheese different?
- Colby cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2 than sour cream.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for colby cheese is 58% higher.
- Sour cream has less saturated fat.
Sour cream, reduced fat and Cheese, colby are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +136.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +385.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1166.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +320% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1037% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +437.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +121.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +295% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +176.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +285.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +63.6% |
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:
23.76 g
Fats:
32.11 g
Carbs:
2.57 g
Water:
38.2 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +172.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +85.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +239.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +127.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +273.3% |
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
20.218 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.953 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +126.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90.6% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 141mg | 685mg | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 85mg | 457mg | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 8.7g | 20.218g | 52% |
| Protein | 7g | 23.76g | 34% |
| Fats | 14.1g | 32.11g | 28% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 3.07mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 604mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.83µg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 95mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 14.5µg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 119µg | 264µg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.1g | 9.28g | 13% |
| Calories | 181kcal | 394kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.375mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.76mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.079mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.5g | 0.953g | 3% |
| Folate | 11µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 2.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 211mg | 127mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 24IU | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Choline | 19.2mg | 15.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7g | 2.57g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 7g | 2.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.52g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.07mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.845mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.475mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.275mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.978mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.622mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.251mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.586mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.834mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cream contains less Sodium (difference - 534mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sour cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.518g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Colby cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Colby cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)