Is sour cream keto?

Sour cream

Keto-friendly Yes — sour cream is keto-friendly.

Full-fat sour cream is low in carbs. Light and fat-free versions often add starches.

Nutrition per serving

2 tbsp · 24 g
Net carbs
1.1g
Calories
48kcal
Protein
0.6g
Fat
4.6g
Total carbs
1.1 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 6%

About 109 g of sour cream adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 4.5 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for sour cream
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories48 kcal198 kcal
Total carbohydrate1.1 g4.6 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs1.1 g4.6 g
Sugars 0.8 g 3.4 g
Protein0.6 g2.4 g
Fat4.6 g19 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is sour cream keto?

Yes — sour cream is keto-friendly. Full-fat sour cream is low in carbs. Light and fat-free versions often add starches.

How many net carbs are in sour cream?

2 tbsp (24 g) of sour cream has about 1.1 g net carbs (1.1 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 4.6 g net carbs.

How much sour cream can I eat on keto?

About 109 g of sour cream adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 4.5 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 6% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #171257): Cream, sour, cultured. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Keto-friendly — Low in net carbs per typical serving (about 5 g or less). Fits easily into a 20–30 g daily limit. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $2.49/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $2.49 for 16 oz tub. How we estimate prices

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