Soured Cream
Cultured cream used to cool spice and enrich sauces.
Nutrition per 100 g
Standardised to 100 g of soured cream for fair comparison. Typical serving: 30 g — 59 kcal per 30 g serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (30 g) | Per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 197 kcal | 59 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 0.7 g | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.7 g | 1.1 g | 1.9 g |
| Fat | 19.3 g | 5.8 g | 9.8 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of soured cream, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (30 g) | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 124 µg | 37.2 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 0.27 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38 mg | 0.11 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5 µg | 0.45 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg | 0.006 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 mg | 0.051 mg | 13% |
| Niacin | 0.093 mg | 0.028 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 mg | 0.012 mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6 µg | 1.8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.21 µg | 0.063 µg | 9% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.47 mg | 0.14 mg | 9% |
| Choline | 19.2 mg | 5.8 mg | 3% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 101 mg | 30.3 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.07 mg | 0.021 mg | <1% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 3 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 76 mg | 22.8 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 125 mg | 37.5 mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 9.3 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.33 mg | 0.099 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 3.7 µg | 1.1 µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.018 mg | 0.005 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.015 mg | 0.005 mg | <1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central — Cream, sour, cultured
% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Why eat soured cream?
- A spoonful transforms soups, chilli and baked potatoes.
- Cultured, so it contains live bacteria.
How to include it
- Swap for Greek yogurt in most uses.
- Stir in off the heat so it does not split.
Things to consider
- Mostly fat with very little protein.
- Greek yogurt gives a similar effect with far more protein.
Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.
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