White Bread vs. Sour Cream
Nutrition comparison of White Bread and Sour Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white bread
versus
sour cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white bread and sour cream:
- Both white bread and sour cream are high in calcium and calories.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, sour cream has more dpa than white bread.
- Sour cream has more beta-carotene than white bread, however, white bread contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than sour cream.
- Sour cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- White bread has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, sour cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- White bread is a great source of protein.
- White bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Sour Cream (Cream, sour, cultured) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both white bread and sour cream are high in calories. White bread has 20% more calories than sour cream - white bread has 238 calories per 100 grams and sour cream has 198 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white bread is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to sour cream per calorie. White bread has a macronutrient ratio of 18:74:8 and for sour cream, 5:9:86 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Bread | Sour Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 9% |
| Fat | 8% | 86% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White bread is high in carbohydrates and sour cream has 89% less carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and sour cream has 4.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
White bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sour cream - white bread has 9.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sour cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
White bread and sour cream contain similar amounts of sugar - white bread has 5g of sugar per 100 grams and sour cream has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
White bread is a great source of protein and it has 337% more protein than sour cream - white bread has 10.7g of protein per 100 grams and sour cream has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sour cream is high in saturated fat and white bread has 94% less saturated fat than sour cream - white bread has 0.63g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sour cream has 10.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both white bread and sour cream are low in trans fat - white bread has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.8g of trans fat.
cholesterol
White bread has less cholesterol than sour cream - sour cream has 59mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sour cream has more Vitamin C than white bread - sour cream has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sour cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than white bread - sour cream has 124ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White bread and sour cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white bread has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.38mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
White bread and sour cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - white bread has 7.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sour cream has 1.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
White bread has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, sour cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both white bread and sour cream contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| White Bread | Sour Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.51 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.255 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Niacin | 4.455 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 0.472 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 127 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.21 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both white bread and sour cream are high in calcium. White bread has 577% more calcium than sour cream - white bread has 684mg of calcium per 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.
iron
White bread is an excellent source of iron and it has 68 times more iron than sour cream - white bread has 4.9mg of iron per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
White bread and sour cream contain similar amounts of potassium - white bread has 127mg 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 has more beta-carotene than white bread per 100 grams, however, white bread contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than sour cream per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Sour Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 25 UG | 4 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sour cream has more DPA than white bread per 100 grams. Both white bread and sour cream contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| White Bread | Sour Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.074 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | 0.006 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.001 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.086 G | 0.092 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both white bread and sour cream contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| White Bread | Sour Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.018 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.879 G | 0.648 G |
| Total | 0.879 G | 0.666 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: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Sour Cream (Cream, sour, cultured) .
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FAQ
Does white bread or sour cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both white bread and sour cream are high in calories. White bread has 20% more calories than sour cream - white bread has 238 calories in 100g and sour cream has 198 calories.
Does white bread or sour cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white bread is high in carbohydrates and sour cream has 90% fewer carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of carbs for 100g and sour cream has 4.6g of carbohydrates.
Does white bread or sour cream contain more calcium?
Both white bread and sour cream are high in calcium. White bread has 580% more calcium than sour cream - white bread has 684mg of calcium in 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.
Does white bread or sour cream contain more iron?
White bread is an abundant source of iron and it has 68 times more iron than sour cream - white bread has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and sour cream has 0.07mg of iron.