Dairy
Sour cream, light: calories and nutrition
Sour cream, light has 136 kcal, 3.5 g protein, 10.6 g fat, and 141 mg calcium per 100 g.
Quick nutrition facts (Per 100 g / Per serving)
- 136 kcal Calories (100 g) · 16.3 kcal / serving
- 3.5 g Protein (100 g) · 0.4 g / serving
- 10.6 g Total Fat (100 g) · 1.3 g / serving
- 7.1 g Total Carbohydrate (100 g) · 0.9 g / serving
- Protein 3.5 g 10%
- Carbohydrates 7.1 g 21%
- Total fat 10.6 g 69%
| Macronutrient | Amount per 100 g | Share of macro calories |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3.5 g | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.1 g | 21% |
| Total fat | 10.6 g | 69% |
Nutrient library
Full nutrient profile
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 tablespoon (12 g) | % Daily Value (100 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 136 kcal | 16.3 kcal | 7% |
| Total fat | 10.6 g | 1.3 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 6.6 g | 0.8 g | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.1 g | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars | 0.2 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 0.4 g | 7% |
| Sodium | 83 mg | 10 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 16.9 mg | 11% |
| Folate | 11 µg | 1.3 µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 1.2 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 212 mg | 25.4 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 90 µg | 10.8 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 µg | 0.1 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg | 0 µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg | 0.1 mg | 5% |
Serving size
Recipes with Sour cream, light
What this means for your health
What is in it
Sour cream, light is a dairy product made from cream and acid. It contains 136 kcal, 3.5 g protein, 10.6 g fat, and 141 mg calcium per 100 g. It also has 83 mg sodium, 212 mg potassium, and 0.42 ug vitamin B12.
What it means for your health
Sour cream, light is high in saturated fat, which is linked to heart disease. It also provides calcium, which is important for strong bones. The vitamin B12 content may support nerve function. However, it is high in sodium, which may affect blood pressure.
Good to know
Sour cream, light is often used in cooking and baking. A tablespoon (12 g) is a common serving size. It is lower in fat than regular sour cream but still contains a significant amount of saturated fat. This is general education, not medical advice.
Research behind it
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Peer-reviewed source: https://doi.org/10.1097/hep.0000000000000323
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Peer-reviewed source: https://doi.org/10.1161/cir.0000000000000510
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Peer-reviewed source: https://doi.org/10.2337/dc10-0556
Source
USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain) (ID: 173443) · Retrieved 2026-10-26
Educational information only, not medical or dietary advice. Consult a qualified health professional for personal nutrition guidance.