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Sour cream vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sour cream and Feta?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Selenium in Feta is higher than in Sour cream.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 58% more.

We used Sour cream, reduced fat and Cheese, feta 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.
Sour cream
Sour cream
2
:
8
Feta
Feta
Contains more Potassium +240.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Calcium +249.6%
Contains more Iron +983.3%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +296.5%
Contains more Zinc +966.7%
Contains more Copper +220%
Contains more Selenium +265.9%
Sour cream
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 3% 8% 37% 19% 10% 8% 4% 0% 23%
Feta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Contains more Potassium +240.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Calcium +249.6%
Contains more Iron +983.3%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +296.5%
Contains more Zinc +966.7%
Contains more Copper +220%
Contains more Selenium +265.9%

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
Feta
Feta
Contains more Vitamin E +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1315.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2020%
Contains more Folate +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +463.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 422
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%
Feta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1315.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2020%
Contains more Folate +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +463.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 422

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sour cream
Sour cream
2
:
3
Feta
Feta
Contains more Carbs +71.1%
Contains more Water +28.6%
Contains more Protein +103%
Contains more Fats +50.9%
Contains more Other +477.8%
Sour cream
7% 14% 7% 71%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 71 g
Other: 0.9 g
Feta
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more Carbs +71.1%
Contains more Water +28.6%
Contains more Protein +103%
Contains more Fats +50.9%
Contains more Other +477.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sour cream
Sour cream
1
:
2
Feta
Feta
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.2%
Sour cream
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5 g
Feta
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.2%

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 Feta
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Feta Opinion
Net carbs 7g 4.09g Sour cream
Protein 7g 14.21g Feta
Fats 14.1g 21.28g Feta
Carbs 7g 4.09g Sour cream
Calories 181kcal 264kcal Feta
Sugar 0.3g 4.09g Sour cream
Calcium 141mg 493mg Feta
Iron 0.06mg 0.65mg Feta
Magnesium 11mg 19mg Feta
Phosphorus 85mg 337mg Feta
Potassium 211mg 62mg Sour cream
Sodium 70mg 917mg Sour cream
Zinc 0.27mg 2.88mg Feta
Copper 0.01mg 0.032mg Feta
Manganese 0.028mg Feta
Selenium 4.1µg 15µg Feta
Vitamin A 436IU 422IU Sour cream
Vitamin A RAE 119µg 125µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.18mg Sour cream
Vitamin D 10IU 16IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.4µg Feta
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Sour cream
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.154mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.844mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.991mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.967mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.424mg Feta
Folate 11µg 32µg Feta
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.69µg Feta
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.8µg Feta
Tryptophan 0.2mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg Feta
Cholesterol 35mg 89mg Sour cream
Saturated Fat 8.7g 14.946g Sour cream
Monounsaturated Fat 4.1g 4.623g Feta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 0.591g Feta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sour cream Feta
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
57%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Sour cream
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cream
Sour cream contains less Sodium (difference - 847mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Sour cream
Sour cream is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta 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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.