Sour Cream vs Yogurt

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Yogurt is generally healthier

Yogurt comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (59 vs 193), more protein (10g vs 3.4g), less sugar (2.8g vs 3.9g), making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Yogurt

59 kcal

More Protein

Yogurt

10g

More Fiber

Sour Cream

0g

Less Sugar

Yogurt

2.8g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Sour Cream
193
Yogurt
59
Proteinper 100g
Sour Cream
3.4g
Yogurt
10g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Sour Cream
3.9g
Yogurt
3.3g
Fatper 100g
Sour Cream
20g
Yogurt
0.4g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientSour CreamYogurtDifference
Calories193kcal59kcal+134.0kcal
Protein3.4g10g-6.6g
Carbohydrates3.9g3.3g+0.6g
Fat20g0.4g+19.6g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar3.9g2.8g+1.1g
Sodium28mg41mg-13.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Sour Cream

Per 100g:193 calories
Per cup (150g):290 calories
Per serving (85g):164 calories

Yogurt

Per 100g:59 calories
Per cup (150g):89 calories
Per serving (85g):50 calories

Diet Compatibility

Sour Cream

KetoLow-CarbVegetarianLow-Sodium

Yogurt

Low-CarbLow-CalorieVegetarianLow-Sodium

When to Choose Sour Cream

  • More fiber (0g vs 0g)
  • Lower sodium (28mg vs 41mg)

Common Uses

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When to Choose Yogurt

  • Lower in calories (59 vs 193)
  • Higher in protein (10g vs 3.4g)
  • Lower in carbs (3.3g vs 3.9g)
  • Less sugar (2.8g vs 3.9g)

Common Uses

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