Sour Cream vs. Cashews
Nutrition comparison of Sour Cream and Cashews
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sour cream
versus
cashews
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sour cream and cashews:
- Both cashews and sour cream are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Cashew has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, sour cream contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Cashew is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, sour cream has more dpa than cashew.
- Sour cream has more beta-carotene than cashew, however, cashew contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than sour cream.
- Sour cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Sour cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sour Cream (Cream, sour, cultured) and Cashews (Nuts, cashew nuts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cashews and sour cream are high in calories. Cashew has 179% more calories than sour cream - cashew has 553 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 cashews per calorie. Sour cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:10:85 and for cashews, 13:21:67 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sour Cream | Cashews | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 10% | 21% |
| Fat | 85% | 67% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cashew is high in carbohydrates and sour cream has 85% less carbohydrates than cashew - cashew has 30.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and sour cream has 4.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cashew is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sour cream - cashew has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sour cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cashews and sour cream contain similar amounts of sugar - cashew has 5.9g of sugar per 100 grams and sour cream has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cashew is an excellent source of protein and it has 647% more protein than sour cream - cashew has 18.2g of protein per 100 grams and sour cream has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cashews and sour cream are high in saturated fat. Sour cream has 30% more saturated fat than cashew - cashew has 7.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sour cream has 10.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sour cream and cashews are low in trans fat - sour cream has 0.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and cashew does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Cashew has less cholesterol than sour cream - sour cream has 59mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cashew does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cashews and sour cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cashew has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Sour cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than cashew - sour cream has 124ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cashew does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cashews and sour cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cashew has 0.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.38mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cashew has 21 times more Vitamin K than sour cream - cashew has 34.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sour cream has 1.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cashew has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, sour cream contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both sour cream and cashews contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Sour Cream | Cashews | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.423 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.168 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.093 MG | 1.062 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.472 MG | 0.864 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.417 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 25 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.21 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sour cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 173% more calcium than cashew - cashew has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.
iron
Cashew is an excellent source of iron and it has 94 times more iron than sour cream - cashew has 6.7mg of iron per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Cashew is an excellent source of potassium and it has 428% more potassium than sour cream - cashew has 660mg 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, sour cream has more beta-carotene than cashew per 100 grams, however, cashew contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than sour cream per 100 grams.
| Sour Cream | Cashews | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 4 UG | 22 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sour cream has more DPA than cashew per 100 grams. Both sour cream and cashews contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Sour Cream | Cashews | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.074 G | 0.062 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.092 G | 0.062 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cashew has more linoleic acid than sour cream per 100 grams.
| Sour Cream | Cashews | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.027 G | 0.266 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.648 G | 7.782 G |
| Total | 0.675 G | 8.048 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 Cashews (Nuts, cashew nuts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cashews or sour cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cashews and sour cream are high in calories. Cashew has 180% more calories than sour cream - cashew has 553 calories in 100g and sour cream has 198 calories.
Does cashews or sour cream contain more calcium?
Sour cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 170% more calcium than cashew - cashew has 37mg of calcium in 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.
Does cashews or sour cream contain more iron?
Cashew is an abundant source of iron and it has 94 times more iron than sour cream - cashew has 6.7mg of iron in 100 grams and sour cream has 0.07mg of iron.
Does cashews or sour cream contain more potassium?
Cashew is a rich source of potassium and it has 430% more potassium than sour cream - cashew has 660mg of potassium in 100 grams and sour cream has 125mg of potassium.