Sour Cream
Low GI
GL 2.3 per cup (230 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load
- High saturated fat content
Sour Cream has a glycemic index of 27 (Low). One cup (230 g) adds a glycemic load of 2.3.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #171257 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Sour Cream
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 12 g | 0.1 |
| 1 cup | 230 g | 2.3 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 193 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 4.6 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.4 g |
| Natural | 3.4 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Saturated | 10.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 8.9 g |
| Sodium | 52 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load
- Minimal processing level
- No added sugars
- High saturated fat content
- Low protein density
- Contains lactose (dairy sugar)
Allergens
Recipes with Sour Cream
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Sour Cream?
Sour Cream has a glycemic index of 27 (Low). One cup (230 g) has a glycemic load of 2.3; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Sour Cream good for people with insulin resistance?
Sour Cream has a low glycemic index (27), 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 has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Sour Cream in this database (1 per 100 g).
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