Mayonnaise vs. Sour Cream
Nutrition comparison of Mayonnaise and Sour Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mayonnaise
versus
sour cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mayonnaise and sour cream:
- Both mayonnaise and sour cream are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Sour cream has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Sour cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Sour cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Sour Cream (Cream, sour, cultured) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both mayonnaise and sour cream are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 243% more calories than sour cream - mayonnaise has 680 calories per 100 grams and sour cream has 198 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mayonnaise is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to sour cream per calorie. Mayonnaise has a macronutrient ratio of 1:0:99 and for sour cream, 5:9:86 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mayonnaise | Sour Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 9% |
| Fat | 99% | 86% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mayonnaise and sour cream are low in carbohydrates - mayonnaise has 0.57g of total carbs per 100 grams and sour cream has 4.6g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Mayonnaise and sour cream contain similar amounts of sugar - mayonnaise has 0.57g of sugar per 100 grams and sour cream has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mayonnaise and sour cream contain similar amounts of protein - mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein per 100 grams and sour cream has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mayonnaise and sour cream are high in saturated fat. Mayonnaise has 15% more saturated fat than sour cream - mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sour cream has 10.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and sour cream are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.8g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Mayonnaise and sour cream contain similar amounts of cholesterol - mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sour cream has 59mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sour cream has more Vitamin C than mayonnaise - sour cream has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sour cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 675% more Vitamin A than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sour cream has 124ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin D than sour cream - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sour cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mayonnaise has 763% more Vitamin E than sour cream - mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.38mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 107 times more Vitamin K than sour cream - mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sour cream has 1.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sour cream has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both mayonnaise and sour cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Mayonnaise | Sour Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.093 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.172 MG | 0.472 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.008 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12 UG | 0.21 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sour cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.
iron
Mayonnaise and sour cream contain similar amounts of iron - mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Sour cream has 525% more potassium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 20mg 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 mayonnaise and sour cream contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Mayonnaise | Sour Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 12 UG | 4 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sour cream per 100 grams, however, sour cream contains more dpa than mayonnaise per 100 grams. Both mayonnaise and sour cream contain small amounts of DHA.
| Mayonnaise | Sour Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 5.456 G | 0.074 G |
| DHA | 0.005 G | 0.001 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.006 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.011 G |
| Total | 5.461 G | 0.092 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more linoleic acid than sour cream per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Sour Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.018 G |
| linoleic acid | 39.146 G | 0.648 G |
| Total | 39.146 G | 0.666 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Mayonnaise or Sour Cream .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Sour Cream (Cream, sour, cultured) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does mayonnaise or sour cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mayonnaise and sour cream are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 240% more calories than sour cream - mayonnaise has 680 calories in 100g and sour cream has 198 calories.
Does mayonnaise or sour cream contain more calcium?
Sour cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.