Sour Cream vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Sour Cream and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sour cream
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sour cream and chives:
- Both chives and sour cream are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
- Chive has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, sour cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Chive has signficantly more iron than sour cream.
- Chive is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sour Cream (Cream, sour, cultured) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sour cream is high in calories and chive has 85% less calories than sour cream - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and sour cream has 198 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sour cream is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chives per calorie. Sour cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:9:86 and for chives, 36:47:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sour Cream | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 47% |
| Fat | 86% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chives and sour cream are low in carbohydrates - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and sour cream has 4.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chive is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sour cream - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sour cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chives and sour cream contain similar amounts of sugar - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and sour cream has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chives and sour cream contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and sour cream has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sour cream is high in saturated fat and chive has 99% less saturated fat than sour cream - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sour cream has 10.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sour cream and chives are low in trans fat - sour cream has 0.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and chive does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Chive has less cholesterol than sour cream - sour cream has 59mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 63 times more Vitamin C than sour cream - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both chives and sour cream are high in Vitamin A. Chive has 76% more Vitamin A than sour cream - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sour cream has 124ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chives and sour cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.38mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 140 times more Vitamin K than sour cream - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sour cream has 1.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, sour cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both sour cream and chives contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Sour Cream | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.168 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 0.093 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.472 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 105 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.21 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both chives and sour cream are high in calcium. Sour cream has a little more calcium (10%) than chive by weight - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has signficantly more iron than sour cream - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Chive is a great source of potassium and it has 137% more potassium than sour cream - chive has 296mg 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 | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 25 UG | 2612 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 4 UG | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sour cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than chive per 100 grams.
| Sour Cream | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.074 G | 0.015 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.092 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sour cream has more linoleic acid than chive per 100 grams.
| Sour Cream | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.648 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.666 G | 0.252 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Sour Cream (Cream, sour, cultured) and Chives (Chives, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chives or sour cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Sour cream is high in calories and chive has 90% less calories than sour cream - chive has 30 calories in 100g and sour cream has 198 calories.
Is chives or sour cream better for protein?
Chives and sour cream contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and sour cream has 2.4g of protein.
Does chives or sour cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chives and sour cream are low in carbohydrates - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and sour cream has 4.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chives or sour cream contain more calcium?
Both chives and sour cream are high in calcium. Sour cream has a little more calcium ( 10%) than chive by weight - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.