Calories in Sour cream
Sour cream contains 198 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 2 tbsp (30 g) — carries about 59 kcal.
Lighter than cooking cream; a spoonful on a dish carries ~60 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving — 2 tbsp (30 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 198 kcal | 59 kcal |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 19 g | 5.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Sugars | 3.5 g | 1.1 g |
How much exercise burns one serving?
~15 minutes
~6 minutes
Approximate, for a ~59 kcal serving and a ~70 kg adult (walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sour cream?
Sour cream contains 198 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 2 tbsp (30 g) — carries about 59 kcal.
How much protein, fat and carbohydrate does sour cream have?
Per 100 g: 2.4 g protein, 19 g fat and 4.6 g carbohydrates and 3.5 g sugars.
Is sour cream suitable for a diet?
In moderation — 198 kcal per 100 g is a medium calorie density. A serving (2 tbsp (30 g)) carries ~59 kcal, so portion size matters. Lighter than cooking cream; a spoonful on a dish carries ~60 kcal.
How much does one serving of sour cream weigh?
The typical serving is 2 tbsp (30 g) — about 30 g, which equals ~59 kcal.
How much exercise burns one serving of sour cream?
Roughly 15 minutes of brisk walking or 6 minutes of running (approximate, for a ~70 kg adult: walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
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Values are rounded average reference figures per 100 g/ml (USDA FoodData Central and European food-composition tables). Real values vary with variety, recipe and preparation — the label of a specific product always takes precedence. This information is not medical or dietary advice.