Sour Cream vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Sour Cream and Pineapple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sour cream
versus
pineapple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sour cream and pineapple:
- Pineapple has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, sour cream contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Sour cream has 65% less carbohydrates than pineapple.
- Sour cream has 65% less sugar than pineapple.
- 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 Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sour cream is high in calories and pineapple has 75% less calories than sour cream - pineapple has 50 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 pineapple for protein. Sour cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:10:85 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sour Cream | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10% | 94% |
| Fat | 85% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sour cream has 65% less carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and sour cream has 4.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pineapple has more dietary fiber than sour cream - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sour cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sour cream has 65% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and sour cream has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sour cream has 352% more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and sour cream has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sour cream is high in saturated fat and pineapple has 100% less saturated fat than sour cream - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sour cream has 10.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sour cream and pineapple are low in trans fat - sour cream has 0.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Pineapple has less cholesterol than sour cream - sour cream has 59mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 52 times more Vitamin C than sour cream - pineapple has 47.8mg 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 40 times more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sour cream has 124ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and sour cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.38mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and sour cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sour cream has 1.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, sour cream contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
| Sour Cream | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.168 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.093 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.472 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 18 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.21 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sour cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 677% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and sour cream contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Pineapple and sour cream contain similar amounts of potassium - pineapple has 109mg 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, both sour cream and pineapple contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Sour Cream | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 25 UG | 35 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 4 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sour cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Sour Cream | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.074 G | 0.017 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.092 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sour cream has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Sour Cream | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.648 G | 0.023 G |
| Total | 0.666 G | 0.023 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 Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or sour cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Sour cream is high in calories and pineapple has 80% less calories than sour cream - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and sour cream has 198 calories.
Does pineapple or sour cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sour cream has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and sour cream has 4.6g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or sour cream contain more calcium?
Sour cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 680% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.