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Sour Cream

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A dairy product, produced from pasteurized sweet cream, which has a thick creamy texture and a tangy flavor, due to the lactic acid that is added. It is used to enhance the flavor of sweet and savory dishes, and is often served as a condiment to be spread topping for potatoes, meats, and salads. Sour cream is not spoiled cream.
Sour Cream

USDA Nutrition Facts

Creamy dressing, made with sour cream and/or buttermilk and oil, reduced calorie, cholesterol-free (USDA#42158)

Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 140
Protein 1g
Total Fat 8g
Total Carbohydrates 16g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 3g
Potassium 49mg
Sodium 932mg
Cholesterol 0mg

Creamy dressing, made with sour cream and/or buttermilk and oil, reduced calorie, fat-free (USDA#42157)

Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 107
Protein 1g
Total Fat 2g
Total Carbohydrates 20g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 5g
Potassium 133mg
Sodium 1000mg
Cholesterol 0mg

Creamy dressing, made with sour cream and/or buttermilk and oil, reduced calorie (USDA#42116)

Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 160
Protein 1g
Total Fat 14g
Total Carbohydrates 7g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 5g
Potassium 36mg
Sodium 1023mg
Cholesterol 0mg

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