Sour Cream vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Sour Cream and Yellow Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sour cream
versus
yellow mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sour cream and yellow mustard:
- Both sour cream and yellow mustard are high in calcium.
- Sour cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Yellow mustard has more thiamin and niacin, however, sour cream contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Yellow mustard has signficantly more iron than sour cream.
- Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sour Cream (Cream, sour, cultured) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sour cream is high in calories and yellow mustard has 70% less calories than sour cream - sour cream has 198 calories per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sour cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to yellow mustard per calorie. Sour cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:9:86 and for yellow mustard, 22:34:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sour Cream | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 34% |
| Fat | 86% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sour cream and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - sour cream has 4.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sour cream - yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sour cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sour cream and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - sour cream has 3.4g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sour cream and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of protein - sour cream has 2.4g of protein per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sour cream is high in saturated fat and yellow mustard has 98% less saturated fat than sour cream - sour cream has 10.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sour cream and yellow mustard are low in trans fat - sour cream has 0.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Yellow mustard has less cholesterol than sour cream - sour cream has 59mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yellow mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sour cream and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - sour cream has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Sour cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 23 times more Vitamin A than yellow mustard - sour cream has 124ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Sour cream and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - sour cream has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sour cream and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sour cream has 1.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow mustard has more thiamin and niacin, however, sour cream contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both sour cream and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Sour Cream | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.168 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.093 MG | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.472 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.21 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both sour cream and yellow mustard are high in calcium. Sour cream has 60% more calcium than yellow mustard - sour cream has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow mustard has signficantly more iron than sour cream - sour cream has 0.07mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Sour cream and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of potassium - sour cream has 125mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 152mg 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 | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 25 UG | 51 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 4 UG | 113 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sour cream per 100 grams, however, sour cream contains more dpa than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Sour Cream | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.074 G | 0.374 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.092 G | 0.374 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both sour cream and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Sour Cream | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.008 G | 0.01 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.648 G | 0.363 G |
| Total | 0.656 G | 0.373 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 Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
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FAQ
Does sour cream or yellow mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Sour cream is high in calories and yellow mustard has 70% less calories than sour cream - sour cream has 198 calories in 100g and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
Does sour cream or yellow mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sour cream and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - sour cream has 4.6g of carbs for 100g and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
Does sour cream or yellow mustard contain more calcium?
Both sour cream and yellow mustard are high in calcium. Sour cream has 60% more calcium than yellow mustard - sour cream has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.