Calories in
sour cream, light
136 kcal per 100 g Sour cream, light contains 136 calories per 100 grams, or about 313 calories per cup. Per 100 g it provides 3.5 g protein, 7.1 g carbohydrate and 10.6 g fat.
By calories that splits 21% carbohydrate, 10% protein, 69% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 12.0 g | 16 | 0.4 g | 0.9 g | 1.3 g |
| 1 cup | 230.0 g | 313 | 8.1 g | 16.3 g | 24.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 136 kcal | 313 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 8.1 g |
| Total fat | 10.6 g | 24.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.6 g | 15.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.1 g | 16.3 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.2 g | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 83.0 mg | 190.9 mg |
| Potassium | 212.0 mg | 487.6 mg |
| Calcium | 141.0 mg | 324.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 2.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 90.0 µg | 207.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 35.0 mg | 80.5 mg |
| Water | 78.1 g | 179.6 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 173443). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How sour cream, light compares
Among the 72 dairy and egg products items on this site, sour cream, light ranks 58 of 72 by calorie density, against a category average of 309 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 56% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 2.6 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one cup (313 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 64 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in sour cream, light?
Sour cream, light contains 136 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 313 calories per cup. It also provides 3.5 g of protein, 7.1 g of carbohydrate and 10.6 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of sour cream, light?
By calories, sour cream, light is roughly 21% carbohydrate, 10% protein and 69% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup?
About 64 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the sour cream, light I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within dairy and egg products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Sour cream, light". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.