Sour Cream vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Sour Cream and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sour cream
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sour cream and strawberries:
- For omega-3 fatty acids, sour cream has more dpa than strawberry.
- Sour cream has more beta-carotene than strawberry, however, strawberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than sour cream.
- Sour cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more niacin and folate.
- Sour cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Sour cream is an excellent source of calcium.
- Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than sour cream.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sour Cream (Cream, sour, cultured) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sour cream is high in calories and strawberry has 84% less calories than sour cream - strawberry has 32 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 strawberries for protein. Sour cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:10:85 and for strawberries, 7:85:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sour Cream | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10% | 85% |
| Fat | 85% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and sour cream contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and sour cream has 4.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than sour cream - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sour cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Strawberries and sour cream contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and sour cream has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sour cream has 264% more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and sour cream has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sour cream is high in saturated fat and strawberry has 100% less saturated fat than sour cream - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sour cream has 10.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sour cream and strawberries are low in trans fat - sour cream has 0.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Strawberry has less cholesterol than sour cream - sour cream has 59mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 64 times more Vitamin C than sour cream - strawberry has 58.8mg 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 123 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sour cream has 124ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and sour cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.38mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and sour cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sour cream has 1.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sour cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more niacin and folate. Both sour cream and strawberries contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Sour Cream | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.168 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.093 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.472 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 24 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.21 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sour cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 531% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and sour cream contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Strawberries and sour cream contain similar amounts of potassium - strawberry has 153mg 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 strawberry per 100 grams, however, strawberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than sour cream per 100 grams.
| Sour Cream | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 25 UG | 7 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 4 UG | 26 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sour cream has more DPA than strawberry per 100 grams. Both sour cream and strawberries contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Sour Cream | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.074 G | 0.065 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.092 G | 0.065 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sour cream has more linoleic acid than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Sour Cream | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.648 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.666 G | 0.09 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 Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or sour cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Sour cream is high in calories and strawberry has 80% less calories than sour cream - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and sour cream has 198 calories.
Does strawberries or sour cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and sour cream contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and sour cream has 4.6g of carbohydrates.
Does strawberries or sour cream contain more calcium?
Sour cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 530% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.