Calorie comparison
Greek Yogurt vs Sour Cream
Per 100 grams, greek yogurt is the lighter choice by 139 calories, while greek yogurt 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 | Greek Yogurt | Sour Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 59 | 198 |
| Protein | 10 g | 2.4 g |
| Carbs | 3.6 g | 4.6 g |
| Fat | 0.4 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
🥛 Greek Yogurt
1 container (170 g)
100 cal
17 g protein · 6.1 g carbs · 0.7 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, greek yogurt or sour cream?
Per 100 g, greek yogurt has 59 calories and sour cream has 198. Greek Yogurt is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, greek yogurt or sour cream?
Greek Yogurt has 10 g of protein per 100 g; sour cream has 2.4 g. Greek Yogurt wins on protein.
Is greek yogurt 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 greek yogurt — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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