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Sour cream vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sour cream and Neufchâtel cheese different?

  • Sour cream is higher in Vitamin B2, however, Neufchâtel cheese is richer in Vitamin A, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Neufchâtel cheese is 20% higher.
  • Sour cream contains 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Neufchâtel cheese. While Sour cream contains 0.24mg of Vitamin B2, Neufchâtel cheese contains only 0.155mg.
  • Sour cream has less Saturated Fat.

Sour cream, reduced fat and Cheese, neufchatel 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.
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 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.7%
Contains more IronIron +116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +170%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg

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 0% 50% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +142.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.3µg

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
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95%
Contains more WaterWater +12.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.7%
Contains more FatsFats +61.6%
Contains more OtherOther +52.2%

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
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +41.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94%

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 Neufchâtel cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sour cream Neufchâtel cheese Opinion
Calories 181kcal 253kcal Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 7g 9.15g Neufchâtel cheese
Fats 14.1g 22.78g Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Sour cream
Net carbs 7g 3.59g Sour cream
Carbs 7g 3.59g Sour cream
Cholesterol 35mg 74mg Sour cream
Vitamin D 10IU Sour cream
Magnesium 11mg 10mg Sour cream
Calcium 141mg 117mg Sour cream
Potassium 211mg 152mg Sour cream
Iron 0.06mg 0.13mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 0.3g 3.19g Sour cream
Copper 0.01mg 0.027mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 0.27mg 0.82mg Neufchâtel cheese
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Phosphorus 85mg 138mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 70mg 334mg Sour cream
Vitamin A 436IU 841IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A 119µg 241µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.4mg
Vitamin D 0.3µg Sour cream
Manganese 0.011mg Neufchâtel cheese
Selenium 4.1µg 3µg Sour cream
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.022mg Sour cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.155mg Sour cream
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.21mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.575mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.041mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.3µg
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.7µg Neufchâtel cheese
Folate 11µg 14µg Neufchâtel cheese
Choline 19.2mg Sour cream
Saturated Fat 8.7g 12.79g Sour cream
Monounsaturated Fat 4.1g 5.784g Neufchâtel cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 0.97g Neufchâtel cheese
Tryptophan 0.106mg Neufchâtel cheese
Threonine 0.359mg Neufchâtel cheese
Isoleucine 0.501mg Neufchâtel cheese
Leucine 1.013mg Neufchâtel cheese
Lysine 0.875mg Neufchâtel cheese
Methionine 0.294mg Neufchâtel cheese
Phenylalanine 0.448mg Neufchâtel cheese
Valine 0.609mg Neufchâtel cheese
Histidine 0.27mg Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sour cream Neufchâtel cheese
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
15%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Sour cream
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cream
Sour cream contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.09g)
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)
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.
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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.