How many calories are in sour cream?

One 1 tbsp of sour cream (12 g) has about 24 calories. Per 100 g, sour cream has 198 calories.

How much protein is in sour cream?

A 1 tbsp serving of sour cream provides roughly 0.3 g of protein (2.4 g per 100 g).

What are the macros for sour cream?

Per 1 tbsp: 0.3 g protein, 0.6 g carbs and 2.3 g fat — that's roughly 5% protein, 9% carbs and 86% fat by calories.

How do I log sour cream without weighing it?

Take a photo of your plate in CalorieScan AI. The app recognises sour cream, estimates the portion, and returns calories and macros in about three seconds — then you can fine-tune it in plain English ("make that two servings").

Dairy & Eggs · Nutrition facts

🥛Calories in Sour Cream

A 1 tbsp of sour cream (12 g) has 24 calories, with 0.3 g protein, 0.6 g carbs and 2.3 g fat.

Calories

Protein

0.3 g

Carbs

0.6 g

Fat

2.3 g

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Sour Cream nutrition by serving size

Serving	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
1 tbsp	24	0.3 g	0.6 g	2.3 g
100 g	198	2.4 g	4.6 g	19 g
1 oz (28 g)	56	0.7 g	1.3 g	5.4 g
1 cup (≈225 g)	446	5.4 g	10.4 g	42.8 g
200 g	396	4.8 g	9.2 g	38 g

Values are approximate, rounded from USDA FoodData Central and OpenFoodFacts references. Real plates vary — that's exactly why CalorieScan AI lets you correct any estimate in plain English.

Macro breakdown

Protein 5%Carbs 9%Fat 86%

Per 100 g: 198 cal
Per 1 oz: 56 cal

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Frequently asked

How many calories are in sour cream?
One 1 tbsp of sour cream (12 g) has about 24 calories. Per 100 g, sour cream has 198 calories.
How much protein is in sour cream?
A 1 tbsp serving of sour cream provides roughly 0.3 g of protein (2.4 g per 100 g).
What are the macros for sour cream?
Per 1 tbsp: 0.3 g protein, 0.6 g carbs and 2.3 g fat — that's roughly 5% protein, 9% carbs and 86% fat by calories.
How do I log sour cream without weighing it?
Take a photo of your plate in CalorieScan AI. The app recognises sour cream, estimates the portion, and returns calories and macros in about three seconds — then you can fine-tune it in plain English ("make that two servings").

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🍦 Vanilla Ice Cream 🥚 Egg 🧀 Feta Cheese 🧀 Mozzarella 🧀 Cottage Cheese 🥛 Whole Milk 🥛 Yogurt 🥛 Greek Yogurt

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