Sour Cream vs. Chickpeas
Nutrition comparison of Sour Cream and Cooked Chickpeas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sour cream
versus
cooked
chickpeas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sour cream and chickpeas:
- Both sour cream and chickpeas are high in calcium and calories.
- Chickpea has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, sour cream contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Chickpea is a great source of iron, potassium and protein.
- Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, sour cream has more dpa than chickpea.
- Sour cream has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea.
- Sour cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sour Cream (Cream, sour, cultured) and Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sour cream and chickpeas are high in calories. Sour cream has 21% more calories than chickpea - sour cream has 198 calories per 100 grams and chickpea has 164 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sour cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chickpeas per calorie. Sour cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:9:86 and for chickpeas, 21:65:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sour Cream | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 65% |
| Fat | 86% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sour cream has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea - sour cream has 4.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sour cream - chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sour cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sour cream and chickpeas contain similar amounts of sugar - sour cream has 3.4g of sugar per 100 grams and chickpea has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chickpea is a great source of protein and it has 263% more protein than sour cream - sour cream has 2.4g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sour cream is high in saturated fat and chickpea has 97% less saturated fat than sour cream - sour cream has 10.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sour cream and chickpeas are low in trans fat - sour cream has 0.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and chickpea does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Chickpea has less cholesterol than sour cream - sour cream has 59mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chickpea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sour cream and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - sour cream has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chickpea has 1.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Sour cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 123 times more Vitamin A than chickpea - sour cream has 124ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Sour cream and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - sour cream has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sour cream and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sour cream has 1.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chickpea has 4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chickpea has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, sour cream contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both sour cream and chickpeas contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Sour Cream | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.168 MG | 0.063 MG |
| Niacin | 0.093 MG | 0.526 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.472 MG | 0.286 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 172 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.21 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both sour cream and chickpeas are high in calcium. Sour cream has 106% more calcium than chickpea - sour cream has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Chickpea is a great source of iron and it has 40 times more iron than sour cream - sour cream has 0.07mg of iron per 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Chickpea is a great source of potassium and it has 133% more potassium than sour cream - sour cream has 125mg of potassium per 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg 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 sour cream and chickpeas contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Sour Cream | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 25 UG | 16 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 4 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sour cream has more DPA than chickpea per 100 grams. Both sour cream and chickpeas contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Sour Cream | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.074 G | 0.043 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.092 G | 0.043 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both sour cream and chickpeas contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Sour Cream | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.648 G | 1.113 G |
| Total | 0.666 G | 1.113 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 Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does sour cream or chickpeas contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sour cream and chickpeas are high in calories. Sour cream has 20% more calories than chickpea - sour cream has 198 calories in 100g and chickpea has 164 calories.
Does sour cream or chickpeas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sour cream has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chickpea - sour cream has 4.6g of carbs for 100g and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
Does sour cream or chickpeas contain more calcium?
Both sour cream and chickpeas are high in calcium. Sour cream has 110% more calcium than chickpea - sour cream has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.