Calorie comparison
Skim Milk vs Sour Cream
Per 100 grams, skim milk is the lighter choice by 164 calories, while skim milk 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 | Skim Milk | Sour Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 34 | 198 |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Carbs | 5 g | 4.6 g |
| Fat | 0.1 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
🥛 Skim Milk
1 cup (245 g)
83 cal
8.3 g protein · 12.3 g carbs · 0.2 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, skim milk or sour cream?
Per 100 g, skim milk has 34 calories and sour cream has 198. Skim Milk is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, skim milk or sour cream?
Skim Milk has 3.4 g of protein per 100 g; sour cream has 2.4 g. Skim Milk wins on protein.
Is skim milk 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 skim milk — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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