Sour Cream vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Sour Cream and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sour cream
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sour cream and mushroom:
- Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, sour cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
- 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 Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sour cream is high in calories and mushroom has 89% less calories than sour cream - sour cream has 198 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sour cream is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Sour cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:10:85 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sour Cream | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 10% | 47% |
| Fat | 85% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both sour cream and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - sour cream has 4.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has more dietary fiber than sour cream - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sour cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sour cream and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - sour cream has 3.4g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sour cream and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - sour cream has 2.4g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sour cream is high in saturated fat and mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than sour cream - sour cream has 10.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sour cream and mushroom are low in trans fat - sour cream has 0.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Mushroom has less cholesterol than sour cream - sour cream has 59mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sour cream and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - sour cream has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Sour cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than mushroom - sour cream has 124ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than sour cream - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sour cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Sour cream and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - sour cream has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sour cream and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sour cream has 1.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, sour cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both sour cream and mushroom contain significant amounts of folate.
| Sour Cream | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.168 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 0.093 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.472 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.21 UG | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sour cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 32 times more calcium than mushroom - sour cream has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Mushroom has 614% more iron than sour cream - sour cream has 0.07mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 154% more potassium than sour cream - sour cream has 125mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sour cream has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Sour Cream | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.648 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.666 G | 0.16 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 Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does sour cream or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Sour cream is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than sour cream - sour cream has 198 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is sour cream or mushroom better for protein?
Sour cream and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - sour cream has 2.4g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does sour cream or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both sour cream and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - sour cream has 4.6g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does sour cream or mushroom contain more calcium?
Sour cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 32 times more calcium than mushroom - sour cream has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does sour cream or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than sour cream - sour cream has 125mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.