Calorie comparison
Egg White vs Sour Cream
Per 100 grams, egg white is the lighter choice by 146 calories, while egg white delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Egg White | Sour Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 52 | 198 |
| Protein | 11 g | 2.4 g |
| Carbs | 0.7 g | 4.6 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 19 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🥚 Egg White
1 white (33 g)
17 cal
3.6 g protein · 0.2 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
🥛 Sour Cream
1 tbsp (12 g)
24 cal
0.3 g protein · 0.6 g carbs · 2.3 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, egg white or sour cream?
Per 100 g, egg white has 52 calories and sour cream has 198. Egg White is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, egg white or sour cream?
Egg White has 11 g of protein per 100 g; sour cream has 2.4 g. Egg White wins on protein.
Is egg white or sour cream better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward egg white — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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