Sour Cream vs. Almonds
Nutrition comparison of Sour Cream and Almonds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sour cream
versus
almonds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sour cream and almonds:
- Both almonds and sour cream are high in calcium and calories.
- Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, sour cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Sour cream has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than almond.
- Sour cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sour Cream (Cream, sour, cultured) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both almonds and sour cream are high in calories. Almond has 192% more calories than sour cream - almond has 579 calories per 100 grams and sour cream has 198 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sour cream is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to almonds per calorie. Sour cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:10:85 and for almonds, 14:14:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sour Cream | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 10% | 14% |
| Fat | 85% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sour cream has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than almond - almond has 21.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and sour cream has 4.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Almond is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sour cream - almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sour cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Almonds and sour cream contain similar amounts of sugar - almond has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and sour cream has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 767% more protein than sour cream - almond has 21.2g of protein per 100 grams and sour cream has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sour cream is high in saturated fat and almond has 63% less saturated fat than sour cream - almond has 3.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sour cream has 10.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and sour cream are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.8g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Almond has less cholesterol than sour cream - sour cream has 59mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sour cream has more Vitamin C than almond - sour cream has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sour cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than almond - sour cream has 124ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 66 times more Vitamin E than sour cream - almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.38mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sour cream and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sour cream has 1.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, sour cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both sour cream and almonds contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Sour Cream | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.205 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.168 MG | 1.138 MG |
| Niacin | 0.093 MG | 3.618 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.472 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.137 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 44 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.21 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both almonds and sour cream are high in calcium. Almond has 166% more calcium than sour cream - almond has 269mg of calcium per 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.
iron
Almond is an excellent source of iron and it has 52 times more iron than sour cream - almond has 3.7mg of iron per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Almond is an excellent source of potassium and it has 486% more potassium than sour cream - almond has 733mg of potassium per 100 grams and sour cream has 125mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both sour cream and almonds contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Sour Cream | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 25 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 4 UG | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sour cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than almond per 100 grams.
| Sour Cream | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.074 G | 0.003 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.092 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than sour cream per 100 grams.
| Sour Cream | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.008 G | 0.002 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.648 G | 12.324 G |
| Total | 0.656 G | 12.326 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Sour Cream (Cream, sour, cultured) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) .
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FAQ
Does almonds or sour cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both almonds and sour cream are high in calories. Almond has 190% more calories than sour cream - almond has 579 calories in 100g and sour cream has 198 calories.
Does almonds or sour cream contain more calcium?
Both almonds and sour cream are high in calcium. Almond has 170% more calcium than sour cream - almond has 269mg of calcium in 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.
Does almonds or sour cream contain more iron?
Almond is an abundant source of iron and it has 52 times more iron than sour cream - almond has 3.7mg of iron in 100 grams and sour cream has 0.07mg of iron.
Does almonds or sour cream contain more potassium?
Almond is a rich source of potassium and it has 490% more potassium than sour cream - almond has 733mg of potassium in 100 grams and sour cream has 125mg of potassium.