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Sour cream vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sour cream and ice cream

  • Ice cream has less monounsaturated Fat than sour cream.
  • Ice cream has less saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sour cream, reduced fat and Ice creams, vanilla.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +130%
Contains more ZincZinc +155.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.5%
~equal in Calcium ~128mg
~equal in Potassium ~199mg

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% 26% 8% 9% 10% 55% 1.3% 0% 4.6% 38% 1.8% 8.3% 10%
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 2% 25% 6% 6% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~421IU
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.041mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.24mg

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
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more FatsFats +28.2%
Contains more WaterWater +16.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +237.1%
~equal in Other ~0.9g

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
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +38.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.452g

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 Ice cream
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sour cream Ice cream Opinion
Calories 181kcal 207kcal Ice cream
Protein 7g 3.5g Sour cream
Fats 14.1g 11g Sour cream
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.6mg Sour cream
Net carbs 7g 22.9g Ice cream
Carbs 7g 23.6g Ice cream
Cholesterol 35mg 44mg Sour cream
Vitamin D 10IU 8IU Sour cream
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Ice cream
Calcium 141mg 128mg Sour cream
Potassium 211mg 199mg Sour cream
Iron 0.06mg 0.09mg Ice cream
Sugar 0.3g 21.22g Sour cream
Fiber 0g 0.7g Ice cream
Copper 0.01mg 0.023mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.27mg 0.69mg Ice cream
Phosphorus 85mg 105mg Ice cream
Sodium 70mg 80mg Sour cream
Vitamin A 436IU 421IU Sour cream
Vitamin A 119µg 118µg Sour cream
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.3mg Sour cream
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.2µg Sour cream
Manganese 0.008mg Ice cream
Selenium 4.1µg 1.8µg Sour cream
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.041mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.24mg
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.116mg Ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.048mg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.39µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.3µg Sour cream
Folate 11µg 5µg Sour cream
Choline 19.2mg 26mg Ice cream
Saturated Fat 8.7g 6.79g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 4.1g 2.969g Sour cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 0.452g Sour cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sour cream Ice cream
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
13%
Sour cream
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Sour cream
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cream
Sour cream contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.