Sour Cream vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Sour Cream and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sour cream
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sour cream and carrot juice:
- Both carrot juice and sour cream are high in Vitamin A.
- Carrot juice has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, sour cream contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Carrot juice is a great source of potassium.
- Sour cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sour Cream (Cream, sour, cultured) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sour cream is high in calories and carrot juice has 80% less calories than sour cream - carrot juice has 40 calories per 100 grams and sour cream has 198 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sour cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrot juice per calorie. Sour cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:9:86 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sour Cream | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 88% |
| Fat | 86% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrot juice and sour cream contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot juice has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and sour cream has 4.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot juice has more dietary fiber than sour cream - carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sour cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Carrot juice and sour cream contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and sour cream has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Carrot juice and sour cream contain similar amounts of protein - carrot juice has 0.95g of protein per 100 grams and sour cream has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sour cream is high in saturated fat and carrot juice has 100% less saturated fat than sour cream - carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sour cream has 10.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sour cream and carrot juice are low in trans fat - sour cream has 0.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and carrot juice does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Carrot juice has less cholesterol than sour cream - sour cream has 59mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot juice has 844% more Vitamin C than sour cream - carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both carrot juice and sour cream are high in Vitamin A. Carrot juice has 671% more Vitamin A than sour cream - carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sour cream has 124ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Carrot juice and sour cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.38mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot juice and sour cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sour cream has 1.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot juice has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, sour cream contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both sour cream and carrot juice contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Sour Cream | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.168 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.093 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.472 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.21 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sour cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 321% more calcium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.
iron
Carrot juice and sour cream contain similar amounts of iron - carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot juice is a great source of potassium and it has 134% more potassium than sour cream - carrot juice has 292mg 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 | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 25 UG | 9303 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 4 UG | 333 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4342 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sour cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Sour Cream | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.074 G | 0.009 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.092 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sour cream has more linoleic acid than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Sour Cream | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.648 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.666 G | 0.061 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 Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does carrot juice or sour cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Sour cream is high in calories and carrot juice has 80% less calories than sour cream - carrot juice has 40 calories in 100g and sour cream has 198 calories.
Does carrot juice or sour cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrot juice and sour cream contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot juice has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and sour cream has 4.6g of carbohydrates.
Does carrot juice or sour cream contain more calcium?
Sour cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 320% more calcium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 24mg of calcium in 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.