Calorie comparison
Sour Cream vs Vanilla Ice Cream
Per 100 grams, sour cream is the lighter choice by 9 calories, while vanilla ice cream 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 | Sour Cream | Vanilla Ice Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 198 | 207 |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 4.6 g | 24 g |
| Fat | 19 g | 11 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
🥛 Sour Cream
1 tbsp (12 g)
24 cal
0.3 g protein · 0.6 g carbs · 2.3 g fat
🍦 Vanilla Ice Cream
1/2 cup (66 g)
137 cal
2.3 g protein · 15.8 g carbs · 7.3 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, sour cream or vanilla ice cream?
Per 100 g, sour cream has 198 calories and vanilla ice cream has 207. Sour Cream is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, sour cream or vanilla ice cream?
Sour Cream has 2.4 g of protein per 100 g; vanilla ice cream has 3.5 g. Vanilla Ice Cream wins on protein.
Is sour cream or vanilla ice 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 sour cream — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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