Calories in Sour cream, fat free
Generic food Dairy and Eggs
Sour cream, fat free contains 74 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (12 g) provides about 9 kcal.
Roughly 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 12% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories ? | 74 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol ? | 9 mg | 3% |
| Sodium ? | 141 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates ? | 15.6 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars I | 0.39 g | |
| Protein ? | 3.1 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A C | 73 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.07 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.3 µg | 13% |
| Choline I | 19.2 mg | 3% |
| Calcium ? | 125 mg | 10% |
| Iron ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium ? | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus ? | 95 mg | 8% |
| Potassium ? | 129 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 0.5 mg | 5% |
| Copper ? | 0.016 mg | 2% |
| Selenium I | 5.3 µg | 10% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 17%
- Carbohydrates 83%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.1 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars0.39 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium141 mgabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water80.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 9 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 72 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 80.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.7 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 310 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 255 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 11 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal |
| Protein | 3.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.6 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0.39 g |
| Sodium | 141 mg |
Other forms of Sour cream
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sour cream, imitation, cultured | 208 | 2.4 g | 6.6 g | 19.5 g |
| Sour cream, reduced fat | 181 | 7 g | 7 g | 14.1 g |
| Sour cream, light | 136 | 3.5 g | 7.1 g | 10.6 g |
| Sour cream, regular | 196 | 3.1 g | 5.6 g | 18 g |
| Sour cream, imitation | 208 | 2.4 g | 6.6 g | 19.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogurt, fruit, low fat, 11g protein/8 oz | 105 | 4.9 g | 18.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Yogurt, fruit, lowfat, with low calorie sweetener, fortified with vitamin D | 105 | 4.9 g | 18.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Yogurt, fruit, lowfat, with low calorie sweetener | 105 | 4.9 g | 18.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Yogurt, plain, nonfat | 50 | 4.2 g | 8.1 g | 0.088 g |
| Yogurt, Greek, nonfat, Fruit on Bottom, Pomegranate, CHOBANI | 80 | 7.5 g | 12.1 g | 0.18 g |
| Yogurt, Greek, 2% fat, pineapple, CHOBANI | 94 | 7.1 g | 12.3 g | 1.8 g |
| Yogurt, Greek, 2% fat, apricot, CHOBANI | 93 | 7.2 g | 12.2 g | 1.7 g |
| Yogurt, Greek, nonfat, raspberry, CHOBANI | 81 | 7.7 g | 12 g | 0.22 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sour cream?
100 g of sour cream has 74 kcal. 1 tablespoon (12 g): about 9 kcal. 1 cup (230 g): about 170 kcal.
How much protein is in sour cream?
Sour cream contains 3.1 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.37 g in 1 tablespoon (12 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in sour cream?
Sour cream has 15.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.39 g of sugars.
How much fat is in sour cream?
Sour cream contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does sour cream contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (13% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in sour cream?
100 g contains 141 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173444. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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