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Sour cream vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sour cream and Powdered milk

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B6 in Powdered milk is higher than in Sour cream.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 123% more than Sour cream.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sour cream, reduced fat and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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
1
:
9
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains less Sodium -81.1%
Contains more Calcium +546.8%
Contains more Iron +683.3%
Contains more Magnesium +672.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +812.9%
Contains more Potassium +530.3%
Contains more Zinc +1137%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Selenium +297.6%
Sour cream
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 3% 8% 37% 19% 10% 8% 4% 0% 23%
Powdered milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Contains less Sodium -81.1%
Contains more Calcium +546.8%
Contains more Iron +683.3%
Contains more Magnesium +672.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +812.9%
Contains more Potassium +530.3%
Contains more Zinc +1137%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Selenium +297.6%

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
0
:
12
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Vitamin A +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +45%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +607.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +402.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +822.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1410%
Contains more Folate +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +214.3%
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%
Powdered milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +45%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +607.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +402.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +822.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1410%
Contains more Folate +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +214.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sour cream
Sour cream
1
:
4
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Water +2774.5%
Contains more Protein +276%
Contains more Fats +89.4%
Contains more Carbs +448.9%
Contains more Other +575.6%
Sour cream
7% 14% 7% 71%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 71 g
Other: 0.9 g
Powdered milk
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more Water +2774.5%
Contains more Protein +276%
Contains more Fats +89.4%
Contains more Carbs +448.9%
Contains more Other +575.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sour cream
Sour cream
1
:
2
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33%
Sour cream
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5 g
Powdered milk
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33%

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 Powdered milk
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 Powdered milk Opinion
Net carbs 7g 38.42g Powdered milk
Protein 7g 26.32g Powdered milk
Fats 14.1g 26.71g Powdered milk
Carbs 7g 38.42g Powdered milk
Calories 181kcal 496kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 0.3g 38.42g Sour cream
Calcium 141mg 912mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.06mg 0.47mg Powdered milk
Magnesium 11mg 85mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 85mg 776mg Powdered milk
Potassium 211mg 1330mg Powdered milk
Sodium 70mg 371mg Sour cream
Zinc 0.27mg 3.34mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.01mg 0.08mg Powdered milk
Manganese 0.04mg Powdered milk
Selenium 4.1µg 16.3µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 436IU 934IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 119µg 258µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.58mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 10IU 20IU Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg Powdered milk
Vitamin C 0.9mg 8.6mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.283mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 1.205mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.646mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.302mg Powdered milk
Folate 11µg 37µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 3.25µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.2µg Powdered milk
Tryptophan 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.714mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 35mg 97mg Sour cream
Saturated Fat 8.7g 16.742g Sour cream
Monounsaturated Fat 4.1g 7.924g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 0.665g Powdered milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sour cream Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Sour cream
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cream
Sour cream contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Sour cream
Sour cream is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk 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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.