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How Many Calories in Sour Cream, Light?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 39 kcal | 1.0g |
| 100g | 136 kcal | 3.5g |
| 1 tablespoon | 16 kcal | 0.4g |
A sour cream, light contains 136 calories per 100g. A typical 1 tablespoon (12g) provides about 16 calories. Sour Cream, Light is moderate in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Sour Cream, Light Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (12g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 136 kcal | 16 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5g | 0.4g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.1g | 0.9g |
| of which Sugars | 0.2g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 10.6g | 1.3g |
| of which Saturates | 6.6g | 0.8g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 83.0mg | 10mg |
| Potassium | 212.0mg | 25mg |
| Calcium | 141.0mg | 17mg |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.1mg |
| Vitamin A | 90.0µg | 11µg |
| Selenium | 3.1µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- A good source of fat (14% DV)
- Low in sodium (4% DV)
- A good source of calcium (11% DV)
- A good source of vitamin A (10% DV)
- High in saturated fat (33% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 7% DV
- Protein: 7% DV
- Carbohydrates: 3% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 14% DV
- Saturated fat: 33% DV
- Sodium: 4% DV
- Potassium: 5% DV
- Calcium: 11% DV
- Iron: 1% DV
- Vitamin C: 1% DV
- Vitamin A: 10% DV
- Selenium: 6% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 8% DV
Useful for tracking sour cream, light
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Good to know
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in sour cream, light per 100g?
Sour Cream, Light contains 136 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is sour cream, light high in calories?
A 1 tablespoon of sour cream, light (12g) has around 16 calories — roughly 1% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is sour cream, light good for weight loss?
Sour Cream, Light is fairly calorie-dense at 136 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 tablespoon provides about 16 calories.
How much protein is in sour cream, light?
Sour Cream, Light contains 3.5g of protein per 100g.
Is sour cream, light a good source of fibre?
Sour Cream, Light is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does sour cream, light compare to cream substitute, liquid, with hydrogenated vegetable oil and soy protein?
Sour Cream, Light has 136 calories per 100g, close to cream substitute, liquid, with hydrogenated vegetable oil and soy protein at 136 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of sour cream, light for 20g of protein?
With 3.5g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 571g of sour cream, light to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other dairy closest to sour cream, light by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sour Cream, Light (this page) | 136 kcal | 3.5g | 7.1g | 10.6g |
| Cream Substitute, Liquid, with Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil and Soy Protein | 136 kcal | 1.0g | 11.4g | 10.0g |
| Cream Substitute, Liquid, with Lauric Acid Oil and Sodium Caseinate | 136 kcal | 1.0g | 11.4g | 10.0g |
| Cream, Sour, Reduced Fat, Cultured | 135 kcal | 2.9g | 4.3g | 12.0g |
| Milk, Canned, Evaporated, without Added Vitamin a and Vitamin D | 135 kcal | 6.8g | 10.0g | 7.6g |
| Cheese, Ricotta, Part Skim Milk | 138 kcal | 11.4g | 5.1g | 7.9g |
| Milk, Canned, Evaporated, with Added Vitamin D and without Added Vitamin a | 134 kcal | 6.8g | 10.0g | 7.6g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.