Calories in Sour cream, reduced fat
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Sour cream, reduced fat contains 181 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (12 g) provides about 22 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from fat, with 15% from protein and 15% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dairy and egg products on FoodFactly (181 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 18% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories ? | 181 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 14.1 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat ? | 8.7 g | 43% |
| Cholesterol ? | 35 mg | 12% |
| Sodium ? | 70 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates ? | 7 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars I | 0.3 g | |
| Protein ? | 7 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A C | 119 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0.9 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.7 µg | 0.6% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.24 mg | 18% |
| 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 C | 19.2 mg | 3% |
| Calcium ? | 141 mg | 11% |
| Iron ? | 0.06 mg | 0.3% |
| Magnesium ? | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus ? | 85 mg | 7% |
| Potassium ? | 211 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Selenium I | 4.1 µg | 7% |
% 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 15%
- Carbohydrates 15%
- Fat 69%
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
- Protein7 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars0.3 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat14.1 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat8.7 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium70 mgbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 4.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.5 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) ? | 0.31 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0.46 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0.27 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.15 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.36 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.4 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 1.4 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 3.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 1.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 3.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.31 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 (8)
| Beta-carotene I | 27 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 117 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 10 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.3 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 71 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.9 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 757 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 436 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 11 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
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, light | 136 | 3.5 g | 7.1 g | 10.6 g |
| Sour cream, fat free | 74 | 3.1 g | 15.6 g | 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese sauce, prepared from recipe | 197 | 10.3 g | 5.5 g | 14.9 g |
| Cheese souffle | 207 | 9.4 g | 6.4 g | 16 g |
| Egg salad, made with light mayonnaise | 172 | 10 g | 2.8 g | 13 g |
| Egg salad, made with light mayonnaise-type salad dressing | 172 | 10 g | 2.8 g | 13 g |
| Cheese, ricotta, whole milk | 150 | 7.5 g | 7.3 g | 10.2 g |
| Cheese, cream, low fat | 208 | 7.9 g | 6.7 g | 16.7 g |
| Egg salad, made with mayonnaise-type salad dressing | 174 | 10.1 g | 3.9 g | 12.8 g |
| Egg salad, made with Italian dressing | 172 | 10 g | 3.4 g | 12.7 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 181 kcal. 1 tablespoon (12 g): about 22 kcal. 1 cup (230 g): about 416 kcal.
How much protein is in sour cream?
Sour cream contains 7 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.84 g in 1 tablespoon (12 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is below the median (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in sour cream?
Sour cream has 7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in sour cream?
Sour cream contains 14.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.7 g is saturated (43% 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 Riboflavin (B2) (18% DV), Vitamin A (13% DV), Vitamin B12 (13% DV) and calcium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in sour cream?
100 g contains 70 mg of sodium, 3% 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 173442. 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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