Sour Cream vs. Russet Potato
Nutrition comparison of Sour Cream and Russet Potato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sour cream
versus
russet potato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sour cream and russet potato:
- Russet potato has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, sour cream contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Russet potato is an excellent source of potassium.
- Sour cream has 74% less carbohydrates than russet potato.
- 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 Russet Potato (Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sour cream is high in calories and russet potato has 60% less calories than sour cream - russet potato has 79 calories per 100 grams and sour cream has 198 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sour cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to russet potato per calorie. Sour cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:9:86 and for russet potato, 11:89:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sour Cream | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 89% |
| Fat | 86% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sour cream has 74% less carbohydrates than russet potato - russet potato has 18.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and sour cream has 4.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Russet potato has more dietary fiber than sour cream - russet potato has 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sour cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Russet potato and sour cream contain similar amounts of sugar - russet potato has 0.62g of sugar per 100 grams and sour cream has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Russet potato and sour cream contain similar amounts of protein - russet potato has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and sour cream has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sour cream is high in saturated fat and russet potato has 100% less saturated fat than sour cream - russet potato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sour cream has 10.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sour cream and russet potato are low in trans fat - sour cream has 0.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and russet potato does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Russet potato has less cholesterol than sour cream - sour cream has 59mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and russet potato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Russet potato has 533% more Vitamin C than sour cream - russet potato has 5.7mg 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 more Vitamin A than russet potato - sour cream has 124ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and russet potato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Russet potato and sour cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - russet potato has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.38mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Russet potato and sour cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - russet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sour cream has 1.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Russet potato has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, sour cream contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both sour cream and russet potato contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Sour Cream | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.168 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.093 MG | 1.035 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.472 MG | 0.301 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.21 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sour cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 677% more calcium than russet potato - russet potato has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.
iron
Russet potato has 11 times more iron than sour cream - russet potato has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Russet potato is an excellent source of potassium and it has 234% more potassium than sour cream - russet potato has 417mg 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 russet potato contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Sour Cream | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 4 UG | 5 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sour cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than russet potato per 100 grams.
| Sour Cream | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.074 G | 0.01 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.092 G | 0.01 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sour cream has more linoleic acid than russet potato per 100 grams.
| Sour Cream | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.648 G | 0.032 G |
| Total | 0.666 G | 0.032 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 Russet Potato (Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .
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FAQ
Does russet potato or sour cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Sour cream is high in calories and russet potato has 60% less calories than sour cream - russet potato has 79 calories in 100g and sour cream has 198 calories.
Does russet potato or sour cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sour cream has 70% fewer carbohydrates than russet potato - russet potato has 18.1g of carbs for 100g and sour cream has 4.6g of carbohydrates.
Does russet potato or sour cream contain more calcium?
Sour cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 680% more calcium than russet potato - russet potato has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.
Does russet potato or sour cream contain more potassium?
Russet potato is a rich source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than sour cream - russet potato has 417mg of potassium in 100 grams and sour cream has 125mg of potassium.