Calorie comparison
Cream Cheese vs Sour Cream
Per 100 grams, sour cream is the lighter choice by 144 calories, while cream cheese delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Cream Cheese | Sour Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 342 | 198 |
| Protein | 6 g | 2.4 g |
| Carbs | 4 g | 4.6 g |
| Fat | 34 g | 19 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🧀 Cream Cheese
1 tbsp (14 g)
48 cal
0.8 g protein · 0.6 g carbs · 4.8 g fat
🥛 Sour Cream
1 tbsp (12 g)
24 cal
0.3 g protein · 0.6 g carbs · 2.3 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, cream cheese or sour cream?
Per 100 g, cream cheese has 342 calories and sour cream has 198. Sour Cream is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cream cheese or sour cream?
Cream Cheese has 6 g of protein per 100 g; sour cream has 2.4 g. Cream Cheese wins on protein.
Is cream cheese or sour cream better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward sour cream — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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