KETO VERDICTYES
Sour cream is keto-friendly when used in tablespoon-level portions. It provides high fat with ~4.6g net carbs per 100g (≈1.4g per 2 Tbsp/30g), making it easy to fit into macros as a topping, sauce base, or baking add-in.
Is Sour Cream Keto?
Other Dairy
YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). Curated estimate; estimated values.
How this is calculated
total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
4.6gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 4.6g
- Fiber
- 0g
- Protein
- 2.8g
- Fat
- 20g
- Calories
- 198
Sour cream is keto-friendly when used in tablespoon-level portions. It provides high fat with ~4.6g net carbs per 100g (≈1.4g per 2 Tbsp/30g), making it easy to fit into macros as a topping, sauce base, or baking add-in.
- Net carbs (100 g)4.6g
- Protein (100 g)2.8g
- Fat (100 g)20g
- Keto verdictKeto-friendly
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Net Carbs
4.6g
Total Carbs
4.6g
Fiber
0g
Protein
2.8g
Fat
20g
Calories
198
Source: Curated estimate
Source fit: curated estimate; not an exact source match
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
A USDA reference record exists, but the displayed basis or macros do not directly reproduce it, so KetoLens does not attribute these values to USDA. Check the current label for packaged products.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY
- Portion-friendly: ~1.4g net carbs per 2 Tbsp (30g) fits most keto plans
- High fat content boosts satiety and can support ketone production
- Fermentation reduces some lactose vs. fresh milk products
- Creamy texture replaces higher-carb thickeners in sauces/dressings
- Minimal impact on carbs when used as a topping or mix-in
- Available in full-fat versions that align with keto macros
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
BAKED POTATO TOPPING
Top roasted vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli) with sour cream, chives, and bacon bits for a satisfying keto side dish.
CREAMY SALAD DRESSING
Mix with olive oil, vinegar, and herbs like dill and garlic to create a ranch-style dressing with probiotics for salads.
TACO TOPPING
Use as a topping for lettuce-wrapped tacos or cauliflower rice tacos. Cools and balances spicy meats perfectly.
SOUP ENRICHMENT
Stir into hot soups after cooking to add creaminess and tangy flavor. Works well in vegetable and broth-based soups.
CREAMY SAUCE BASE
Mix with mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic to create an excellent steak sauce that's completely keto-friendly.
BAKING INGREDIENT
Use in keto baking as a substitute for milk or cream. Adds moisture and tang to low-carb baked goods.