Dairy & eggs

Sour cream: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 198 kcal, 2.4 g protein, 4.6 g carbohydrates and 19 g fat. A typical serving (1 tbsp, 12 g) provides about 24 kcal.

Amount
Energy

24 kcal

100 kJ · 1% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein0.3 g · 5%
Carbohydrates0.6 g · 9%
Fat2.3 g · 86%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 tbsp · 12 g
Energy830 kJ / 198 kcal100 kJ / 24 kcal
Fat19 g2.3 g
of which saturates10 g1.2 g
Carbohydrate4.6 g0.6 g
of which sugars3.4 g0.4 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Protein2.4 g0.3 g
Salt0.08 g0.01 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in sour cream?

198 kcal (830 kJ) per 100 g. 1 tbsp (12 g) provides about 24 kcal.

How much fat is in sour cream?

19 g fat per 100 g, of which 10 g saturates. 1 tbsp (12 g) has about 2.3 g.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Cream, sour, cultured”, FDC ID 171257. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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