Cheddar Cheese vs. Sour Cream
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Sour Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
sour cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and sour cream:
- Both sour cream and cheddar cheese are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- Cheddar cheese has more riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, sour cream contains more niacin.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Sour Cream (Cream, sour, cultured) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sour cream and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 104% more calories than sour cream - sour cream has 198 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to sour cream per calorie. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for sour cream, 5:9:86 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Sour Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 9% |
| Fat | 74% | 86% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both sour cream and cheddar cheese are low in carbohydrates - sour cream has 4.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Sour cream and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - sour cream has 3.4g of sugar per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 837% more protein than sour cream - sour cream has 2.4g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both sour cream and cheddar cheese are high in saturated fat. Cheddar cheese has 86% more saturated fat than sour cream - sour cream has 10.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sour cream and cheddar cheese are low in trans fat - sour cream has 0.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Sour cream has 40% less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - sour cream has 59mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sour cream has more Vitamin C than cheddar cheese - sour cream has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both sour cream and cheddar cheese are high in Vitamin A. Cheddar cheese has 172% more Vitamin A than sour cream - sour cream has 124ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than sour cream - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sour cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Sour cream and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - sour cream has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sour cream and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sour cream has 1.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cheddar cheese has more riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, sour cream contains more niacin. Both cheddar cheese and sour cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cheddar Cheese | Sour Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.472 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | 0.21 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both sour cream and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 603% more calcium than sour cream - sour cream has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Sour cream and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of iron - sour cream has 0.07mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Sour cream has 64% more potassium than cheddar cheese - sour cream has 125mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg 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,
| Cheddar Cheese | Sour Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 4 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cheddar cheese and sour cream contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA.
| Cheddar Cheese | Sour Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.074 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | 0.001 G |
| EPA | 0.01 G | 0.006 G |
| DPA | 0.017 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.092 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cheddar cheese and sour cream contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cheddar Cheese | Sour Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | 0.018 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 0.648 G |
| Total | 1.207 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: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Sour Cream (Cream, sour, cultured) .
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FAQ
Does sour cream or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sour cream and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 100% more calories than sour cream - sour cream has 198 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does sour cream or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Both sour cream and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 600% more calcium than sour cream - sour cream has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.