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Sour cream vs. Parmesan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sour cream and Parmesan

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B2 in Parmesan is higher than in Sour cream.
  • Parmesan covers your daily Phosphorus needs 77% more than Sour cream.
  • Sour cream contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sour cream, reduced fat and Cheese, parmesan, grated.

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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 24% 256% 16% 18% 13% 115% 269% 235% 9.3% 188%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +209.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +505%
Contains more IronIron +716.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +1455.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +637.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +739%

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% 58% 11% 15% 6.5% 83% 1.5% 27% 19% 175% 4.3% 4.5% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +305%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +142.9%

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
28% 28% 14% 23% 7%
Protein: 28.42 g
Fats: 27.84 g
Carbs: 13.91 g
Water: 22.65 g
Other: 7.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +213.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +306%
Contains more FatsFats +97.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.7%
Contains more OtherOther +697.8%

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
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 15.371 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.386 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +73.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +177.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sour cream Parmesan Opinion
Calories 181kcal 420kcal Parmesan
Protein 7g 28.42g Parmesan
Fats 14.1g 27.84g Parmesan
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Sour cream
Net carbs 7g 13.91g Parmesan
Carbs 7g 13.91g Parmesan
Cholesterol 35mg 86mg Sour cream
Vitamin D 10IU 21IU Parmesan
Magnesium 11mg 34mg Parmesan
Calcium 141mg 853mg Parmesan
Potassium 211mg 180mg Sour cream
Iron 0.06mg 0.49mg Parmesan
Sugar 0.3g 0.07g Parmesan
Copper 0.01mg 0.04mg Parmesan
Zinc 0.27mg 4.2mg Parmesan
Phosphorus 85mg 627mg Parmesan
Sodium 70mg 1804mg Sour cream
Vitamin A 436IU 974IU Parmesan
Vitamin A 119µg 262µg Parmesan
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.53mg Parmesan
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg Parmesan
Manganese 0.071mg Parmesan
Selenium 4.1µg 34.4µg Parmesan
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.026mg Sour cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.358mg Parmesan
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.08mg Parmesan
Vitamin B5 0.45mg Parmesan
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.081mg Parmesan
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.4µg Parmesan
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.7µg Parmesan
Folate 11µg 6µg Sour cream
Trans Fat 0.876g Sour cream
Choline 19.2mg 14.1mg Sour cream
Saturated Fat 8.7g 15.371g Sour cream
Monounsaturated Fat 4.1g 7.13g Parmesan
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 1.386g Parmesan
Tryptophan 0.383mg Parmesan
Threonine 1.075mg Parmesan
Isoleucine 1.455mg Parmesan
Leucine 2.747mg Parmesan
Lysine 2.201mg Parmesan
Methionine 0.751mg Parmesan
Phenylalanine 1.538mg Parmesan
Valine 1.865mg Parmesan
Histidine 0.806mg Parmesan
Omega-3 - ALA 0.102g Parmesan
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.015g Parmesan
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.87g Parmesan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sour cream Parmesan
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
32%
Parmesan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Sour cream
114%
Parmesan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cream
Sour cream contains less Sodium (difference - 1734mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.671g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmesan
Parmesan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Parmesan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171247/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.