Sour Cream vs. Mint
Nutrition comparison of Sour Cream and Mint
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sour cream
versus
mint
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sour cream and mint:
- Both sour cream and mint are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
- Mint has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, sour cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Sour cream has 69% less carbohydrates than mint.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sour Cream (Cream, sour, cultured) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sour cream is high in calories and mint has 65% less calories than sour cream - sour cream has 198 calories per 100 grams and mint has 70 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sour cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to mint per calorie. Sour cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:9:86 and for mint, 18:72:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sour Cream | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 72% |
| Fat | 86% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sour cream has 69% less carbohydrates than mint - sour cream has 4.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mint is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sour cream - mint has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sour cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Mint has less sugar than sour cream - sour cream has 3.4g of sugar per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Sour cream and mint contain similar amounts of protein - sour cream has 2.4g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sour cream is high in saturated fat and mint has 98% less saturated fat than sour cream - sour cream has 10.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mint has 0.25g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sour cream and mint are low in trans fat - sour cream has 0.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Mint has less cholesterol than sour cream - sour cream has 59mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 34 times more Vitamin C than sour cream - sour cream has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both sour cream and mint are high in Vitamin A. Mint has 71% more Vitamin A than sour cream - sour cream has 124ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mint has 212ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Sour cream has more Vitamin E than mint - sour cream has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Sour cream and mint contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sour cream has 1.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mint has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, sour cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both sour cream and mint contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Sour Cream | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.168 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Niacin | 0.093 MG | 1.706 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.472 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.129 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 114 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.21 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both sour cream and mint are high in calcium. Mint has 141% more calcium than sour cream - sour cream has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
iron
Mint is an excellent source of iron and it has 71 times more iron than sour cream - sour cream has 0.07mg of iron per 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
potassium
Mint is an excellent source of potassium and it has 355% more potassium than sour cream - sour cream has 125mg of potassium per 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mint has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sour cream per 100 grams, however, sour cream contains more dpa than mint per 100 grams.
| Sour Cream | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.074 G | 0.435 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.092 G | 0.435 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sour cream has more linoleic acid than mint per 100 grams.
| Sour Cream | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.648 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.666 G | 0.069 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Sour Cream (Cream, sour, cultured) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does sour cream or mint contain more calories in 100 grams?Sour cream is high in calories and mint has 70% less calories than sour cream - sour cream has 198 calories in 100g and mint has 70 calories.
Does sour cream or mint have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sour cream has 70% fewer carbohydrates than mint - sour cream has 4.6g of carbs for 100g and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
Does sour cream or mint contain more calcium?
Both sour cream and mint are high in calcium. Mint has 140% more calcium than sour cream - sour cream has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
Does sour cream or mint contain more iron?
Mint is an abundant source of iron and it has 71 times more iron than sour cream - sour cream has 0.07mg of iron in 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
Does sour cream or mint contain more potassium?
Mint is a rich source of potassium and it has 360% more potassium than sour cream - sour cream has 125mg of potassium in 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.