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Sour cream vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sour cream and Milkshake different?

  • Sour cream is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Milkshake is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Sour cream is 34% higher.
  • Sour cream contains 5 times more Vitamin A RAE than Milkshake. While Sour cream contains 119µg of Vitamin A RAE, Milkshake contains only 25µg.
  • Milkshake has less Saturated Fat.

Sour cream, reduced fat and Milk shakes, thick vanilla 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.
Sour cream
Sour cream
3
:
7
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Contains less Sodium -26.3%
Contains more Selenium +78.3%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.3%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +410%
Equal in Calcium - 146
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Sour cream
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 3% 8% 37% 19% 10% 8% 4% 0% 23%
Milkshake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Contains less Sodium -26.3%
Contains more Selenium +78.3%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.3%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +410%
Equal in Calcium - 146
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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
7
:
5
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains more Vitamin A +379.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.3%
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%
Milkshake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +379.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sour cream
Sour cream
2
:
3
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains more Protein +81.3%
Contains more Fats +365.3%
Contains more Carbs +153.6%
Equal in Water - 74.45
Equal in Other - 0.91
Sour cream
7% 14% 7% 71%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 71 g
Other: 0.9 g
Milkshake
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +81.3%
Contains more Fats +365.3%
Contains more Carbs +153.6%
Equal in Water - 74.45
Equal in Other - 0.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sour cream
Sour cream
2
:
1
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +368.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +342.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Sour cream
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5 g
Milkshake
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +368.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +342.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%

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 Milkshake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Milkshake Opinion
Net carbs 7g 17.75g Milkshake
Protein 7g 3.86g Sour cream
Fats 14.1g 3.03g Sour cream
Carbs 7g 17.75g Milkshake
Calories 181kcal 112kcal Sour cream
Sugar 0.3g 17.75g Sour cream
Calcium 141mg 146mg Milkshake
Iron 0.06mg 0.1mg Milkshake
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Milkshake
Phosphorus 85mg 115mg Milkshake
Potassium 211mg 183mg Sour cream
Sodium 70mg 95mg Sour cream
Zinc 0.27mg 0.39mg Milkshake
Copper 0.01mg 0.051mg Milkshake
Manganese 0.014mg Milkshake
Selenium 4.1µg 2.3µg Sour cream
Vitamin A 436IU 91IU Sour cream
Vitamin A RAE 119µg 25µg Sour cream
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.05mg Sour cream
Vitamin D 10IU 48IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1.2µg Milkshake
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Sour cream
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.03mg Sour cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.195mg Sour cream
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.146mg Milkshake
Vitamin B5 0.368mg Milkshake
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.042mg Milkshake
Folate 11µg 7µg Sour cream
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.52µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.2µg Sour cream
Tryptophan 0.054mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.174mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.234mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.378mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.306mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.097mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.186mg Milkshake
Valine 0.258mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.105mg Milkshake
Cholesterol 35mg 12mg Milkshake
Saturated Fat 8.7g 1.886g Milkshake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.1g 0.875g Sour cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 0.113g Sour cream

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is better in case of low diet
Sour cream Milkshake
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
17%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Sour cream
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cream
Sour cream contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.814g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkshake
Milkshake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.