sour cream or plain yogurt: Which has fewer calories?

Q: sour cream or plain yogurt: Which has fewer calories?

plain yogurt: 51 vs 136 kcal / 100 g (source TACO/USDA). To top tacos, soups and potatoes, plain yogurt brings the same creamy tang with much less fat and calories. In hot sauces, add it at the end.

fewer calories−85 kcal/100g

Swap sour cream
for plain yogurt

To top tacos, soups and potatoes, plain yogurt brings the same creamy tang with much less fat and calories. In hot sauces, add it at the end.

Side by side (per 100 g)

Both options’ macros with TACO/USDA sourcing. The difference is shown neutrally — the real win is in the badge above.

01sour cream136 kcal/100g

02plain yogurt51 kcal/100g

per 100 g	sour cream	plain yogurt	difference
Calories●	136	51	−85
Protein	3.5g	4.1g	+0.6g
Carbs	7.1g	1.9g	−5.2g
Fiber	0g	0g	=
Sugar	0.2g	1.9g	+1.7g
Fat	10.6g	3g	−7.6g

source: USDA · TACO

What changes in flavor and texture

sour creamplain yogurt

Flavor

Sweetness

Saltiness

Acidity

Umami

Richness

Texture

Creaminess

See the ingredient: sour cream See the ingredient: plain yogurt

Where to make this swap

Classics that use the original ingredient — clone any one and make the swap in your version.

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