Sour Cream vs. Ketchup
Nutrition comparison of Sour Cream and Ketchup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sour cream
versus
ketchup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sour cream and ketchup:
- Both ketchup and sour cream are high in calories.
- Ketchup has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, sour cream contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Ketchup is a great source of potassium.
- Sour cream has signficantly less carbohydrates than ketchup.
- 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 Ketchup (Catsup) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ketchup and sour cream are high in calories. Sour cream has 96% more calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories per 100 grams and sour cream has 198 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sour cream is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to ketchup for protein. Sour cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:10:85 and for ketchup, 4:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sour Cream | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10% | 96% |
| Fat | 85% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sour cream has signficantly less carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and sour cream has 4.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ketchup has more dietary fiber than sour cream - ketchup has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sour cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Ketchup is high in sugar and sour cream has 84% less sugar than ketchup - ketchup has 21.3g of sugar per 100 grams and sour cream has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ketchup and sour cream contain similar amounts of protein - ketchup has 1g of protein per 100 grams and sour cream has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sour cream is high in saturated fat and ketchup has 100% less saturated fat than sour cream - ketchup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sour cream has 10.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sour cream and ketchup are low in trans fat - sour cream has 0.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and ketchup does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Ketchup has less cholesterol than sour cream - sour cream has 59mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and ketchup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ketchup has 356% more Vitamin C than sour cream - ketchup has 4.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Sour cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 377% more Vitamin A than ketchup - ketchup has 26ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sour cream has 124ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Ketchup and sour cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ketchup has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.38mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ketchup and sour cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ketchup has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sour cream has 1.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ketchup has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, sour cream contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both sour cream and ketchup contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Sour Cream | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.011 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.168 MG | 0.166 MG |
| Niacin | 0.093 MG | 1.434 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.472 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.21 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sour cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 573% more calcium than ketchup - ketchup has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.
iron
Ketchup and sour cream contain similar amounts of iron - ketchup has 0.35mg of iron per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Ketchup is a great source of potassium and it has 125% more potassium than sour cream - ketchup has 281mg 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 | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 25 UG | 316 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 4 UG | 161 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 12062 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sour cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Sour Cream | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.074 G | 0.001 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.092 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sour cream has more linoleic acid than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Sour Cream | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.648 G | 0.039 G |
| Total | 0.666 G | 0.039 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 Ketchup (Catsup) .
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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% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ketchup or sour cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ketchup and sour cream are high in calories. Sour cream has 100% more calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories in 100g and sour cream has 198 calories.
Does ketchup or sour cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sour cream has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of carbs for 100g and sour cream has 4.6g of carbohydrates.
Does ketchup or sour cream contain more calcium?
Sour cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 570% more calcium than ketchup - ketchup has 15mg of calcium in 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.