Sour Cream vs. Whipping Cream
Nutrition comparison of Sour Cream and Whipping Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sour cream
versus
whipping cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sour cream and whipping cream:
- Both whipping cream and sour cream are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- Sour cream has 57% less sugar than whipping cream.
- Sour cream has 63% less carbohydrates than whipping cream.
- Sour cream has more riboflavin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sour Cream (Cream, sour, cultured) and Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both whipping cream and sour cream are high in calories. Whipping cream has 30% more calories than sour cream - whipping cream has 257 calories per 100 grams and sour cream has 198 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sour cream is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to whipping cream for protein. Sour cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:9:86 and for whipping cream, 5:19:76 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sour Cream | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 19% |
| Fat | 86% | 76% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sour cream has 63% less carbohydrates than whipping cream - whipping cream has 12.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and sour cream has 4.6g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Sour cream has 57% less sugar than whipping cream - whipping cream has 8g of sugar per 100 grams and sour cream has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whipping cream and sour cream contain similar amounts of protein - whipping cream has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and sour cream has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whipping cream and sour cream are high in saturated fat. Whipping cream has 36% more saturated fat than sour cream - whipping cream has 13.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sour cream has 10.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sour cream and whipping cream are low in trans fat - sour cream has 0.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Whipping cream and sour cream contain similar amounts of cholesterol - whipping cream has 76mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sour cream has 59mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sour cream has more Vitamin C than whipping cream - sour cream has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both whipping cream and sour cream are high in Vitamin A. Whipping cream has 52% more Vitamin A than sour cream - whipping cream has 188ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sour cream has 124ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whipping cream has more Vitamin D than sour cream - whipping cream has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sour cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whipping cream and sour cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whipping cream has 0.64mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.38mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whipping cream and sour cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whipping cream has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sour cream has 1.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sour cream has more riboflavin. Both sour cream and whipping cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Sour Cream | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.168 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 0.093 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.472 MG | 0.305 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.21 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both whipping cream and sour cream are high in calcium. is very similar to whipping cream for calcium - whipping cream has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.
iron
Whipping cream and sour cream contain similar amounts of iron - whipping cream has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and sour cream has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Whipping cream and sour cream contain similar amounts of potassium - whipping cream has 147mg 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 whipping cream contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Sour Cream | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 25 UG | 43 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 4 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whipping cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sour cream per 100 grams, however, sour cream contains more dpa than whipping cream per 100 grams.
| Sour Cream | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.074 G | 0.323 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.092 G | 0.323 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both sour cream and whipping cream contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Sour Cream | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.648 G | 0.502 G |
| Total | 0.666 G | 0.502 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 Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does whipping cream or sour cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both whipping cream and sour cream are high in calories. Whipping cream has 30% more calories than sour cream - whipping cream has 257 calories in 100g and sour cream has 198 calories.
Does whipping cream or sour cream contain more calcium?
Both whipping cream and sour cream are high in calcium. is very similar to whipping cream for calcium - whipping cream has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and sour cream has 101mg of calcium.