Sour cream 18%
Low GI
GL 2.3 per cup (230 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Source of calcium
- High saturated fat content
Sour cream 18% has a glycemic index of 20, lower than plain Sour Cream (27). One cup (230 g) adds a glycemic load of 2.3.
Updated Jul 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #2346387 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Sour Cream
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Sour cream 18% is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 14 g | 0.1 |
| 2 tbsp serving | 30 g | 0.3 |
| 1 cup | 230 g | 2.3 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 206 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.6 g |
| Natural | 3.6 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Saturated | 11.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 6.5 g |
| Sodium | 40 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Source of calcium
- Contains beneficial probiotics
- High saturated fat content
- Low fiber
- Moderate processing level
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Sour cream 18%?
Sour cream 18% has a glycemic index of 20 (Low). One cup (230 g) has a glycemic load of 2.3; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Sour cream 18% good for people with insulin resistance?
Sour cream 18% has a low glycemic index (20), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Sour Cream has the lowest glycemic load?
Sour cream 18% has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Sour Cream in this database (1 per 100 g).
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