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Cream Cheese vs Sour Cream
Calories, macronutrients and nutrition facts compared side by side (per 100g).
Nutrition Comparison
| Per 100g | Cream Cheese | Sour Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 342kcal | 198kcal |
| Protein | 6.2g | 2.4g |
| Carbs | 4.1g | 4.6g |
| Fat | 34g | 19.4g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g |
| Sugar | 3.2g | 3.4g |
| Sodium | 321mg | 53mg |
Green marks the more favorable value (fewer calories/sugar/sodium, more protein/fiber).
Key Takeaways
- Sour Cream has 144 fewer calories per 100g than Cream Cheese (73% less).
- Cream Cheese delivers more protein (6.2g vs 2.4g per 100g).
- Sour Cream contains less fat (19.4g vs 34g).
- Cream Cheese has less sugar (3.2g vs 3.4g).
Cream Cheese
Cream cheese is a soft, high-fat cheese with modest protein. Most of its calories come from fat. It offers some vitamin A and calcium; lower-fat or whipped versions reduce the calorie load per spread.
View Cream Cheese nutrition →Sour Cream
Sour cream is a high-fat dairy topping with little protein, used in small amounts for richness and tang. It contains some calcium and vitamin A; reduced-fat versions cut roughly half the calories.
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