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Sour cream vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sour cream and Egg white

  • Sour cream has more Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Egg white has more Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Sour cream's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 44% more.
  • Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sour cream, reduced fat and Egg, white, raw, fresh.

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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 Calcium +1914.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +466.7%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -57.8%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Copper +130%
Contains more Selenium +387.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 3% 8% 37% 19% 10% 8% 4% 0% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Contains more Calcium +1914.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +466.7%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -57.8%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Copper +130%
Contains more Selenium +387.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 11

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +8194.1%
Contains more Carbs +858.9%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Protein +55.7%
Contains more Water +23.3%
7% 14% 7% 71%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 71 g
Other: 0.9 g
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Fats +8194.1%
Contains more Carbs +858.9%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Protein +55.7%
Contains more Water +23.3%

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 Egg white
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sour cream Egg white Opinion
Net carbs 7g 0.73g Sour cream
Protein 7g 10.9g Egg white
Fats 14.1g 0.17g Sour cream
Carbs 7g 0.73g Sour cream
Calories 181kcal 52kcal Sour cream
Fructose 0.07g Egg white
Sugar 0.3g 0.71g Sour cream
Calcium 141mg 7mg Sour cream
Iron 0.06mg 0.08mg Egg white
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Phosphorus 85mg 15mg Sour cream
Potassium 211mg 163mg Sour cream
Sodium 70mg 166mg Sour cream
Zinc 0.27mg 0.03mg Sour cream
Copper 0.01mg 0.023mg Egg white
Manganese 0.011mg Egg white
Selenium 4.1µg 20µg Egg white
Vitamin A 436IU 0IU Sour cream
Vitamin A RAE 119µg 0µg Sour cream
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0mg Sour cream
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU Sour cream
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Sour cream
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Sour cream
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.004mg Sour cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.439mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.105mg Egg white
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Egg white
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.005mg Sour cream
Folate 11µg 4µg Sour cream
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.09µg Sour cream
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0µg Sour cream
Tryptophan 0.125mg Egg white
Threonine 0.449mg Egg white
Isoleucine 0.661mg Egg white
Leucine 1.016mg Egg white
Lysine 0.806mg Egg white
Methionine 0.399mg Egg white
Phenylalanine 0.686mg Egg white
Valine 0.809mg Egg white
Histidine 0.29mg Egg white
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg Egg white
Saturated Fat 8.7g 0g Egg white
Monounsaturated Fat 4.1g 0g Sour cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 0g Sour cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sour cream Egg white
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Sour cream
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cream
Sour cream contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
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 - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sour cream
Sour cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.7g)
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.

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.