Calories in Sour Cream

Sour Cream has about 58 calories per 2 tbsp (30 g), with 0.7 g protein, 1.4 g carbs and 5.8 g fat. Per 100 g it has 193 kcal.

Mostly fat
58kcal
Calories · 2 tbsp (30 g)
0.7g
Protein · 2 tbsp (30 g)
1.4g
Carbs · 2 tbsp (30 g)
5.8g
Fat · 2 tbsp (30 g)
Carbs 9%Protein 5%Fat 86%share of calories

Sour Cream calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
2 tbsp (30 g)58 kcal0.7 g1.4 g5.8 g
100 g193 kcal2.4 g4.6 g19.4 g

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Sour Cream nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 2 tbsp (30 g)
Calories193 kcal58 kcal
Protein2.4 g0.7 g
Carbohydrates4.6 g1.4 g
Fat19.4 g5.8 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar3.4 g1 g
Sodium31 mg9 mg
Calcium100 mg30 mg
Iron0.1 mg0 mg
Potassium141 mg42 mg
Vitamin C1 mg0.3 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Sour Cream healthy?

  • ●Sour Cream is moderately calorie-dense at 193 kcal per 100 g. About 9% of its calories come from carbs, 5% from protein and 86% from fat.
  • ●It can fit a fat-loss diet in a measured portion. Pair it with a protein source and vegetables so the meal keeps you full.
  • ●It's low in protein (0.7 g in 2 tbsp (30 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 2 tbsp (30 g) (58 kcal) takes about 12 min of brisk walking or 5 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Sour Cream: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Sour Cream?

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One serving of Sour Cream, 2 tbsp (30 g), has roughly 58 calories, with 0.7 g protein, 1.4 g carbohydrates, 5.8 g fat and 0 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Sour Cream?

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100 g of Sour Cream has 193 kcal, with 2.4 g protein, 4.6 g carbs, 19.4 g fat, 0 g fibre and 3.4 g sugar.

How much protein is in Sour Cream?

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Sour Cream has 2.4 g protein per 100 g (0.7 g in 2 tbsp (30 g)). Protein provides about 5% of its calories.

Is Sour Cream good for weight loss?

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In moderation. At 193 kcal per 100 g it can fit a weight-loss diet if your total daily calories stay in a deficit and the meal includes protein and vegetables.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Sour Cream?

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Burning roughly 58 kcal takes about 12 minutes of brisk walking or 5 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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