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Light cream calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of light cream contains 195 calories, with 3 g of protein, 3.7 g of carbohydrate and 19.1 g of fat. It provides 3.7 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 6% Carbs 7% Fat 87%
How light cream compares
Per 100 g, against the closest dairy in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light cream | 195 kcal | 3 g | 3.7 g | 19.1 g |
| Sour cream | 198 kcal | 2.4 g | 4.6 g | 19.4 g |
| Imitation sour cream | 208 kcal | 2.4 g | 6.6 g | 19.5 g |
| Sour dressing | 178 kcal | 3.3 g | 4.7 g | 16.6 g |
| Low-fat cream cheese | 208 kcal | 7.9 g | 6.7 g | 16.7 g |
Nutrition facts for light cream
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 195 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.7 g |
| Fat | 19.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 3.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 10.2 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in light cream
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 120 µg | 13% |
| Selenium | 4.6 µg | 8% |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 92 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 136 mg | 3% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common light cream servings
How many calories in a portion of light cream — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 container, individual (11 g) | 21.5 kcal | 0.3 g | 0.4 g | 2.1 g |
| 1 tbsp (15 g) | 29.3 kcal | 0.5 g | 0.6 g | 2.9 g |
| 1 fl oz (30 g) | 58.5 kcal | 0.9 g | 1.1 g | 5.7 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 195 kcal | 3 g | 4 g | 19 g |
| 1 cup (240 g) | 468 kcal | 7 g | 9 g | 46 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in light cream?
Light cream has 195 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in light cream?
Light cream contains 3 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in light cream?
Light cream contains 3.7 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is light cream low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Light cream has 3.7 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Are these light cream calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170857 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
