Sour Cream vs Houmous
Overall, Houmous has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Sour Cream | Houmous |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 201 kcal | 313 kcal |
| Fat | 18 g | 27 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 2.4 g | 0.6 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 5.5 g |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 6.2 g |
| Additives | 2 | 2 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Milk | Sesame seeds |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Sour Cream has 36% fewer calories (201 kcal vs 313 kcal).
- Sour Cream has 33% less fat (18 g vs 27 g).
- Houmous has 75% less sugar (0.6 g vs 2.4 g).
- Houmous has 91% more fiber (5.5 g vs 0.5 g).
- Houmous has 82% more protein (6.2 g vs 1.1 g).
- Houmous is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Sour Cream lists: Eggs, Milk.
- Only Houmous lists: Sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Sour Cream
Eau,huile de colza,crème acidulée (9%) (LAIT),amidon de maïs modifié (dont sirop de glucose),crème fraîche épaisse (LAIT) (2,9%),poudre de petit-LAIT,LAIT entier en poudre,crème en poudre (LAIT),oignons,vinaigre de vin blanc,ciboulette,poudre de jaune d'ŒUF,sel,purée d'ail,correcteur d'acidité (acide lactique),stabilisant (gomme xanthane),arôme,conservateur (sorbate do potassium)
Houmous
Pois chiches* cuits 60%, huile de tournesol*, pâte de _sésame_* 7,2%, huile d'olive vierge extra*, jus de citron*, sel, acidifiants : acide citrique et acide lactique, ail en poudre*. * biologique. Peut contenir des traces d'arachides.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Sour Cream or Houmous?
Overall, Houmous has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Sour Cream has fewer calories: 201 kcal versus 313 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Houmous has less sugar: 0.6 g versus 2.4 g per 100 g.