Ingredient swap
Skim Milk vs Sour Cream
Skim Milk has 3.4 g protein and 34 calories per 100 g; sour cream has 2.4 g and 198. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of skim milk (245 g) ≈ 1 cup of sour cream.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Skim Milk | Sour Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 34 better | 198 |
| Protein | 3.4 gbetter | 2.4 g |
| Carbs | 5 g | 4.6 gbetter |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 19.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 5.1 g | 3.4 gbetter |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 31 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 245 g | 230 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use sour cream instead of skim milk?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of skim milk (245 g) ≈ 1 cup of sour cream.
Which has more protein?
Skim Milk, with 3.4 g per 100 g versus 2.4 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Skim Milk, with 34 calories per 100 g.