What is sour cream made of?

Sour cream is made from fermented cream, which gives it a tangy flavor.

How should I store sour cream?

Keep sour cream refrigerated and use it within a week after opening.

In moderation, it can be a part of a balanced diet but watch out for the fat content.

Dairy

Creamy and tangy, sour cream is a versatile dairy product perfect for dips, toppings, and baking.

Per 100 g

198 kcal

1 tablespoon

30 kcal

(15 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
2.9 g / 100g	4.6 g / 100g	19.8 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 6% · Carbs 8% · Fat 86%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 tablespoon (15 g, 30 kcal) is 2% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 tablespoon takes about 7 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Sour Cream is number 3 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 202 kcal per 100 g.

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

Serving	Grams	Calories
1 tablespoon	15 g	30 kcal
100g	100 g	198 kcal

5/10

Use in moderation for a tangy addition to meals.

What is sour cream made of?: Sour cream is made from fermented cream, which gives it a tangy flavor.
How should I store sour cream?: Keep sour cream refrigerated and use it within a week after opening.
Is sour cream healthy?: In moderation, it can be a part of a balanced diet but watch out for the fat content.

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