Calories in Sour cream, imitation, cultured
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Sour cream, imitation, cultured contains 208 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 59 kcal.
Roughly 83% of its calories come from fat, with 13% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 11% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 208 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 19.5 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat ? | 17.8 g | 89% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 102 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.6 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 6.6 g | |
| Protein ? | 2.4 g | 5% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.74 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K I | 4.8 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 3 mg | 0.2% |
| Iron ? | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium ? | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus ? | 45 mg | 4% |
| Potassium ? | 161 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Copper ? | 0.058 mg | 6% |
| Manganese ? | 0.11 mg | 5% |
| Selenium I | 2.5 µg | 5% |
% 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 5%
- Carbohydrates 13%
- Fat 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
- Protein2.4 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars6.6 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat19.5 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat17.8 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium102 mgbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.59 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.056 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.033 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.1 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.15 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.24 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.19 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.073 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.01 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.13 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.14 g |
| Valine ? | 0.17 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.095 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.071 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.075 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.17 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.55 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.048 g |
| Proline ? | 0.27 g |
| Serine ? | 0.15 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) ? | 0.056 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 1 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 1 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 8.1 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 3.4 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 2.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.59 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 Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 18 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 71.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 872 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 0 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, 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cream, sour, cultured | 198 | 2.4 g | 4.6 g | 19.4 g |
| Cream, fluid, light (coffee cream or table cream) | 195 | 3 g | 3.7 g | 19.1 g |
| Cream, light | 195 | 3 g | 3.7 g | 19.1 g |
| Sour dressing, non-butterfat, cultured, filled cream-type | 178 | 3.3 g | 4.7 g | 16.6 g |
| Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized | 257 | 3.2 g | 12.5 g | 22.2 g |
| Cream, sour, full fat | 193 | 3.1 g | 5.6 g | 18 g |
| Cheese, cream, low fat | 208 | 7.9 g | 6.7 g | 16.7 g |
| Cream cheese, light | 264 | 9.1 g | 5.6 g | 22.7 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 208 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 59 kcal. 1 cup (230 g): about 478 kcal.
How much protein is in sour cream?
Sour cream contains 2.4 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.68 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 5% 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 6.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 6.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in sour cream?
Sour cream contains 19.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 17.8 g is saturated (89% 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 zinc (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in sour cream?
100 g contains 102 mg of sodium, 4% 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 170869. 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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