Sour Cream vs. Collard Greens
Nutrition comparison of Sour Cream and Collard Greens
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sour cream
versus
collard greens
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sour cream and collard greens:
- Both collard greens and sour cream are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
- Collard green has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, sour cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Collard green is a great source of potassium.
- Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, sour cream has more dpa than collard green.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sour Cream (Cream, sour, cultured) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sour cream is high in calories and collard green has 84% less calories than sour cream - collard green has 32 calories per 100 grams and sour cream has 198 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sour cream is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to collard greens per calorie. Sour cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:10:85 and for collard greens, 31:56:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sour Cream | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 10% | 56% |
| Fat | 85% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Collard greens and sour cream contain similar amounts of carbs - collard green has 5.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and sour cream has 4.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Collard green is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sour cream - collard green has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sour cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Collard greens and sour cream contain similar amounts of sugar - collard green has 0.46g of sugar per 100 grams and sour cream has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Collard greens and sour cream contain similar amounts of protein - collard green has 3g of protein per 100 grams and sour cream has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sour cream is high in saturated fat and collard green has 99% less saturated fat than sour cream - collard green has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sour cream has 10.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sour cream and collard greens are low in trans fat - sour cream has 0.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and collard green does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Collard green has less cholesterol than sour cream - sour cream has 59mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and collard green does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 38 times more Vitamin C than sour cream - collard green has 35.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both collard greens and sour cream are high in Vitamin A. Collard green has 102% more Vitamin A than sour cream - collard green has 251ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sour cream has 124ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Collard green has 495% more Vitamin E than sour cream - collard green has 2.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.38mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 290 times more Vitamin K than sour cream - collard green has 437.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sour cream has 1.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Collard green has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, sour cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both sour cream and collard greens contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Sour Cream | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.168 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.093 MG | 0.742 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.472 MG | 0.267 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 129 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.21 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both collard greens and sour cream are high in calcium. Collard green has 130% more calcium than sour cream - collard green has 232mg of calcium per 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.
iron
Collard greens and sour cream contain similar amounts of iron - collard green has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Collard green is a great source of potassium and it has 70% more potassium than sour cream - collard green has 213mg 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 | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 25 UG | 2991 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 4 UG | 4323 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 14 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sour cream has more DPA than collard green per 100 grams. Both sour cream and collard greens contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Sour Cream | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.074 G | 0.108 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.092 G | 0.108 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sour cream has more linoleic acid than collard green per 100 grams.
| Sour Cream | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.025 G | 0.002 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.648 G | 0.082 G |
| Total | 0.673 G | 0.084 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 Collard Greens (Collards, raw) .
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FAQ
Does collard greens or sour cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Sour cream is high in calories and collard green has 80% less calories than sour cream - collard green has 32 calories in 100g and sour cream has 198 calories.
Is collard greens or sour cream better for protein?
Collard greens and sour cream contain similar amounts of protein - collard green has 3g of protein per 100 grams and sour cream has 2.4g of protein.
Does collard greens or sour cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, collard greens and sour cream contain similar amounts of carbs - collard green has 5.4g of carbs for 100g and sour cream has 4.6g of carbohydrates.
Does collard greens or sour cream contain more calcium?
Both collard greens and sour cream are high in calcium. Collard green has 130% more calcium than sour cream - collard green has 232mg of calcium in 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.