Calorie comparison
Sour Cream vs Yogurt
Per 100 grams, yogurt is the lighter choice by 137 calories, while 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 | Sour Cream | Yogurt |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 198 | 61 |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 4.6 g | 4.7 g |
| Fat | 19 g | 3.3 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
🥛 Yogurt
1 cup (245 g)
149 cal
8.6 g protein · 11.5 g carbs · 8.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, sour cream or yogurt?
Per 100 g, sour cream has 198 calories and yogurt has 61. Yogurt is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, sour cream or yogurt?
Sour Cream has 2.4 g of protein per 100 g; yogurt has 3.5 g. Yogurt wins on protein.
Is sour cream or yogurt 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 yogurt — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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