Dairy & eggs

Sour cream, light

FDC 173443tablespoon (12 g)

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Density 30 · -5 vs Dairy & eggs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Sour cream, light is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 30 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 37 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of calcium (11% DV), a good source of vitamin a (10% DV). Most of its 136 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (6.6 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 3.5 g · 10%Carb 7.1 g · 21%Fat 10.6 g · 69%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories136 kcal7%
Total fat11 g14%
Saturated fat6.6 g33%
Cholesterol35 mg12%
Sodium83 mg4%
Carbohydrate7.1 g3%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0.22 g
Protein3.5 g7%
Potassium212 mg5%
Calcium141 mg11%
Iron0.07 mg0%
Magnesium10 mg2%
Vitamin C0.9 mg1%
Vitamin A90 µg10%
Vitamin E0.3 mg2%

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FDC 173443

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Calcium11% DV
Vitamin A10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the dairy & eggs median

Nutrient density30 vs 35 median
Protein / 100 g3.5 vs 9 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g83 vs 162 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Sour cream, reduced fatDensity 31 vs 30Cheese sauce, prepared from recipeDensity 32 vs 30Cheese, goudaDensity 32 vs 30

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