Calories in sour cream
Regular, cultured. 198 kcal (828 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Sour cream is cream fermented with lactic acid bacteria, which gives it its tang and thickness. Regular cultured sour cream has 198 kcal (828 kJ) per 100 g, and about 88% of that energy comes from fat, more than half of it saturated. Protein and carbohydrate are low. It provides some vitamin A, but its role in most meals is flavour and richness.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 12 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 24 kcal | – |
| Energy | 99 kJ | – |
| Protein | 0.3 g | <1% |
| Total fat | 2.3 g | 3% |
| Saturated | 1.22 g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.55 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.1 g | – |
| Trans | 0.1 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.6 g | <1% |
| Sugars | 0.41 g | – |
| Starch | 0 g | – |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Water | 8.8 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 14.9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.108 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.046 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 µg | <1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.002 mg | <1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.011 mg | <1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.057 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 mg | <1% |
| Folate | 0.7 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.025 µg | 1% |
| Choline | 2.3 mg | <1% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 12.1 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.008 mg | <1% |
| Magnesium | 1.2 mg | <1% |
| Phosphorus | 9.1 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 15 mg | <1% |
| Sodium | 3.7 mg | <1% |
| Zinc | 0.04 mg | <1% |
| Copper | 0.002 mg | <1% |
| Manganese | 0.002 mg | <1% |
| Selenium | 0.4 µg | <1% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 12 | 24 | 99 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 2.3 |
| 2 tbsp | 24 | 48 | 199 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 4.6 |
| 1 cup | 230 | 455 | 1,905 | 5.6 | 10.6 | 44.5 |
Things worth knowing
- A tablespoon (12 g) has about 24 kcal (99 kJ), and a typical 2-tablespoon dollop about 48 kcal (199 kJ). A full cup comes to about 455 kcal (1905 kJ).
- Light sour cream has about 136 kcal per 100 g and fat-free about 74 kcal. Fat-free versions use thickeners in place of fat and have about three times the carbohydrate.
- Plain Greek yogurt is a common swap. Whole-milk Greek yogurt has about 97 kcal per 100 g and nonfat about 59, with several times more protein than sour cream.
- Crème fraîche looks similar but is typically richer and higher in fat than sour cream. Fat content varies by country and brand, so check the label when swapping.
Converting these figures
One 1 tbsp of sour cream is 24 kcal, which is 99 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 121 g of sour cream to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 01056. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.