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
| Nutrient | Sour Cream | Yogurt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 193kcal | 59kcal✓ | +134.0kcal |
| Protein | 3.4g | 10g✓ | -6.6g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.9g | 3.3g✓ | +0.6g |
| Fat | 20g | 0.4g✓ | +19.6g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g | 0.0g |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 2.8g✓ | +1.1g |
| Sodium | 28mg✓ | 41mg | -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
BreakfastSnacksCooking ingredientPost-workout
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
BreakfastSnacksCooking ingredientPost-workout
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