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Sour Cream

Sour Cream is a cultured dairy product made from cream and lactic acid bacteria, commonly used as a tangy condiment or topping in many cuisines (e.g., Eastern European smetana, Mexican crema). It adds a creamy, slightly sour flavor and is often dolloped on soups, baked potatoes, tacos or used in dressings and dips. Nutritionally, Sour Cream is relatively high in fat — about 18g per 100g — and supplies dairy protein along with small amounts of B‑vitamins and iodine. Because it is a high-fat, low-fiber ingredient, it’s best used in moderation; on the plus side, the protein it contains has a complete amino acid profile typical of dairy.

Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~0.60€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D+

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

196 kcal

10% of Daily kcal · moderate-calorie

Protein

3.1 g

6% RDI

Fat

18 g

11g sat fat

Carbs

5.6 g

2% RDI

Sugar

3.4 g

7% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

0.1 g

1% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D+ · 4.9 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Sour Cream healthy?

Sour Cream is rated D+ on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Sour Cream?

Sour Cream is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Sour Cream gluten free?

Yes, Sour Cream is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Sour Cream?

100g of Sour Cream contains 196 kcal, 3.07g protein, 5.56g carbohydrates, 18g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Sour Cream vegetarian?

Yes, Sour Cream is vegetarian but not vegan.

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