Sour cream, light
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.9 MG | 1% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 9% | |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Folate, total | 11 UG | 3% | |
| Choline, total | 19.2 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.4 UG | 18% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 90 UG | 10% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.2 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.5 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 141 MG | 11% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.1 MG | 0% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 10 MG | 2% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 71 MG | 6% | |
| Potassium, K | 212 MG | 5% | |
| Sodium, Na | 83 MG | 4% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.5 MG | 5% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Selenium, Se | 3.1 UG | 6% |
About Sour cream, light
Light sour cream pulls back further on fat compared to reduced-fat, bringing the total considerably lower than the full version while preserving the tangy dairy flavor. The texture becomes noticeably thinner as fat drops, and some brands compensate with stabilizers that can affect the texture when heated. It works better as a cold topping or dip than as a cooking ingredient, since the lower fat content makes it more prone to curdling in hot applications. Good for everyday use in tacos, baked potatoes, and dressings.
Calorie Breakdown
At 136 calories per 100 grams, Sour cream, light gets 10% of its calories from protein, 21% from carbohydrates, and 70% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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