Sour Cream vs Avocado

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Avocado is generally healthier

Avocado comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 4 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (160 vs 193), more fiber (7g vs 0g), less sugar (0.7g vs 3.9g), less sodium (7mg vs 28mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Avocado

160 kcal

More Protein

Sour Cream

3.4g

More Fiber

Avocado

7g

Less Sugar

Avocado

0.7g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Sour Cream
193
Avocado
160
Proteinper 100g
Sour Cream
3.4g
Avocado
3g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Sour Cream
3.9g
Avocado
9g
Fatper 100g
Sour Cream
20g
Avocado
15g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientSour CreamAvocadoDifference
Calories193kcal160kcal✓+33.0kcal
Protein3.4g✓3g+0.4g
Carbohydrates3.9g✓9g-5.1g
Fat20g15g✓+5.0g
Fiber0g7g✓-7.0g
Sugar3.9g0.7g✓+3.2g
Sodium28mg7mg✓+21.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Sour Cream

Per 100g:193 calories
Per cup (150g):290 calories
Per serving (85g):164 calories

Avocado

Per 100g:160 calories
Per cup (150g):240 calories
Per serving (85g):136 calories

Diet Compatibility

Sour Cream

KetoLow-CarbVegetarianLow-Sodium

Avocado

Low-CarbVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

When to Choose Sour Cream

  • ✓Higher in protein (3.4g vs 3g)
  • ✓Lower in carbs (3.9g vs 9g)

Common Uses

BreakfastSnacksCooking ingredientPost-workout
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When to Choose Avocado

  • ✓Lower in calories (160 vs 193)
  • ✓More fiber (7g vs 0g)
  • ✓Less sugar (0.7g vs 3.9g)
  • ✓Lower sodium (7mg vs 28mg)

Common Uses

Fresh snacksSmoothiesDessertsBreakfast bowls
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