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Sour cream vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sour cream and Ricotta

  • Ricotta is richer than Sour cream in Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Ricotta is 19% higher.
  • Sour cream contains 2 times more Potassium than Ricotta. Sour cream contains 211mg of Potassium, while Ricotta contains 105mg.
  • Sour cream contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Sour cream, reduced fat and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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
2
:
7
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Potassium +101%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Calcium +46.8%
Contains more Iron +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.9%
Contains more Zinc +329.6%
Contains more Copper +110%
Contains more Selenium +253.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Sour cream
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 3% 8% 37% 19% 10% 8% 4% 0% 23%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Potassium +101%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Calcium +46.8%
Contains more Iron +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.9%
Contains more Zinc +329.6%
Contains more Copper +110%
Contains more Selenium +253.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 11

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
5
:
7
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Vitamin E +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 445
Equal in Folate - 12
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%
Ricotta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 445
Equal in Folate - 12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sour cream
Sour cream
2
:
3
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Carbs +130.3%
Contains more Protein +60.9%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Equal in Fats - 12.98
Equal in Water - 71.7
Sour cream
7% 14% 7% 71%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 71 g
Other: 0.9 g
Ricotta
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Carbs +130.3%
Contains more Protein +60.9%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Equal in Fats - 12.98
Equal in Water - 71.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sour cream
Sour cream
2
:
1
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.295
Sour cream
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5 g
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.295

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sour cream Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 7g 3.04g Sour cream
Protein 7g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 14.1g 12.98g Sour cream
Carbs 7g 3.04g Sour cream
Calories 181kcal 174kcal Sour cream
Sugar 0.3g 0.27g Ricotta
Calcium 141mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 0.06mg 0.38mg Ricotta
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Phosphorus 85mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 211mg 105mg Sour cream
Sodium 70mg 84mg Sour cream
Zinc 0.27mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.01mg 0.021mg Ricotta
Manganese 0.006mg Ricotta
Selenium 4.1µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 436IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 119µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.11mg Sour cream
Vitamin D 10IU 10IU
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.2µg Sour cream
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Sour cream
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.013mg Sour cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.195mg Sour cream
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.104mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.043mg Ricotta
Folate 11µg 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 35mg 51mg Sour cream
Saturated Fat 8.7g 8.295g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 4.1g 3.627g Sour cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 0.385g Sour cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sour cream Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Sour cream
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cream
Sour cream contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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 lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.405g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.