Fried Egg vs. Sour Cream
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Fried Egg and Sour Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
fried egg
versus
sour cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fried egg and sour cream:
- Both sour cream and fried egg are high in Vitamin A, calcium and calories.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, fried egg has more dha than sour cream.
- Fried egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Fried egg has signficantly more iron than sour cream.
- Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Fried egg is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fried Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, fried) and Sour Cream (Cream, sour, cultured) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sour cream and fried egg are high in calories. Sour cream is very similar to fried egg for calories - sour cream has 198 calories per 100 grams and fried egg has 196 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fried egg is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to sour cream per calorie. Fried egg has a macronutrient ratio of 29:2:70 and for sour cream, 5:10:85 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fried Egg | Sour Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 10% |
| Fat | 70% | 85% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both sour cream and fried egg are low in carbohydrates - sour cream has 4.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.83g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Sour cream and fried egg contain similar amounts of sugar - sour cream has 3.4g of sugar per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fried egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 458% more protein than sour cream - sour cream has 2.4g of protein per 100 grams and fried egg has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sour cream is high in saturated fat and fried egg has 57% less saturated fat than sour cream - sour cream has 10.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fried egg has 4.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sour cream and fried egg are low in trans fat - sour cream has 0.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.04g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Fried egg is high in cholesterol and sour cream has 85% less cholesterol than fried egg - sour cream has 59mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fried egg has 401mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sour cream has more Vitamin C than fried egg - sour cream has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fried egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both sour cream and fried egg are high in Vitamin A. Fried egg has 77% more Vitamin A than sour cream - sour cream has 124ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fried egg has 219ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than sour cream - fried egg has 88iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sour cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Sour cream and fried egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - sour cream has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fried egg has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sour cream and fried egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sour cream has 1.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fried egg has 5.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fried egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both fried egg and sour cream contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Fried Egg | Sour Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.495 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Niacin | 0.082 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.66 MG | 0.472 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.97 UG | 0.21 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both sour cream and fried egg are high in calcium. Sour cream has 63% more calcium than fried egg - sour cream has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and fried egg has 62mg of calcium.
iron
Fried egg has signficantly more iron than sour cream - sour cream has 0.07mg of iron per 100 grams and fried egg has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Sour cream and fried egg contain similar amounts of potassium - sour cream has 125mg of potassium per 100 grams and fried egg 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, both fried egg and sour cream contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Fried Egg | Sour Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 543 UG | 4 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, fried egg has more DHA than sour cream per 100 grams. Both fried egg and sour cream contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA.
| Fried Egg | Sour Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.074 G |
| DHA | 0.063 G | 0.001 G |
| DPA | 0.007 G | 0.011 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.207 G | 0.092 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fried egg has more linoleic acid than sour cream per 100 grams.
| Fried Egg | Sour Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.018 G |
| linoleic acid | 2.781 G | 0.648 G |
| Total | 2.781 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: Fried Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, fried) and Sour Cream (Cream, sour, cultured) .
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FAQ
Does sour cream or fried egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sour cream and fried egg are high in calories. Sour cream is quite similar to fried egg for calories - sour cream has 198 calories in 100g and fried egg has 196 calories.
Does sour cream or fried egg contain more calcium?
Both sour cream and fried egg are high in calcium. Sour cream has 60% more calcium than fried egg - sour cream has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and fried egg has 62mg of calcium.