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Nutritional Profile of Sour Cream - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 53 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Sour Cream.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for five nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Myristic Acid (14:0) (Saturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 19 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Caprylic Acid (8:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Fatty Acids, total saturated (Fatty Acids)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Dairy and Egg Products) shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for three nutrients.
These are
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for one additional nutrient:
- Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Sour Cream
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Sour Cream
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Sour Cream
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Sour Cream
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Sour Cream
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Sour Cream
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Sour Cream
In food category: Dairy and Egg Products
| Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 4.6 g | 1.3 g | 231 | 2064 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 3.4 g | 966.7 mg | 210 | 1335 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 4.6 g | 1.3 g | 147 | 1023 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 800 mg | 226.8 mg | 171 | 1721 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 10.1 g | 2.9 g | 85 | 269 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 19.4 g | 5.5 g | 90 | 455 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 31 mg | 8.8 mg | 189 | 427 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 378 mg | 107.2 mg | 88 | 212 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 203 mg | 57.5 mg | 77 | 165 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 145 mg | 41.1 mg | 90 | 261 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 447 mg | 126.7 mg | 94 | 342 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 1.6 g | 462.1 mg | 90 | 193 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 5.2 g | 1.5 g | 88 | 434 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 1.8 g | 518.8 mg | 90 | 487 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 4.1 g | 1.2 g | 144 | 1057 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 294 mg | 83.3 mg | 104 | 689 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 58 | 445 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 44 | 421 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 16 | 186 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 11 | 331 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 25 mg | 7.1 mg | 88 | 269 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 648 mg | 183.7 mg | 157 | 1750 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 74 mg | 21 mg | 167 | 882 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 691.7 mg | 323 | 1375 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 74 | 449 |
| Folate, food | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 67 | 283 |
| Folate, total | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 72 | 388 |
| Niacin | 93 µg | 26.4 µg | 244 | 2436 |
| Riboflavin | 168 µg | 47.6 µg | 228 | 643 |
| Thiamin | 20 µg | 5.7 µg | 127 | 864 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 µg | 0.1 µg | 140 | 709 |
| Vitamin B6 | 41 µg | 11.6 µg | 173 | 940 |
| Vitamin C | 900 µg | 255.1 µg | 67 | 614 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 380 µg | 107.7 µg | 152 | 605 |
| beta-Carotene | 25 µg | 7.1 µg | 108 | 1141 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 23 | 184 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 4 µg | 1.1 µg | 120 | 1031 |
| Phylloquinone | 1.5 µg | 0.4 µg | 108 | 910 |
| Retinol | 121 µg | 34.3 µg | 124 | 358 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 124 µg | 35.2 µg | 124 | 586 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 101 mg | 28.6 mg | 177 | 444 |
| Copper, Cu | 18 µg | 5.1 µg | 119 | 831 |
| Iron, Fe | 70 µg | 19.8 µg | 160 | 930 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 69 | 375 |
| Phosphorus, P | 76 mg | 21.5 mg | 222 | 593 |
| Potassium, K | 125 mg | 35.4 mg | 166 | 773 |
| Selenium, Se | 3.7 µg | 1 µg | 196 | 656 |
| Sodium, Na | 31 mg | 8.8 mg | 317 | 1120 |
| Zinc, Zn | 330 µg | 93.6 µg | 196 | 894 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 16.7 mg | 127 | 322 |
| Choline | 19.2 mg | 5.4 mg | 140 | 964 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 73.1 g | 20.7 g | 181 | 944 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 198 kcal | 56.1 kcal | 125 | 490 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Sour Cream
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Tablespoon | 15.0 g | 0.5 oz |
| 1 Individual Container | 30.0 g | 1.1 oz |
| 1 Cup | 240.0 g | 8.5 oz |
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| Fat Free Sour Cream | No of Nutrients |
| 17 | |
| Reduced Fat Sour Cream | No of Nutrients |
| 18 | |
| Sour Cream | No of Nutrients |
(Cultured) | 106 |
(Fat Free) | 29 |
(Fat Free) | 26 |
(Filled, Sour Dressing, Nonbutterfat) | 42 |
(Half & Half) | 47 |
(Imitation, Cultured) | 50 |
(Imitation, Nondairy) | 28 |
(Light) | 52 |
(Light) | 47 |
(Reduced Fat, Cultured) | 72 |
(Reduced Fat) | 52 |
(Reduced Fat) | 47 |
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