Calorie content of sour cream
Sour cream is a fermented milk product obtained by fermenting heavy cream.
In order to make sour cream at home, you need to stock up on 200 g of sour cream or yogurt and 400 g of cream. The fatter the cream, the fatter the homemade sour cream will eventually turn out, the calorie content of which will be almost 400 kcal per 100 g, and its fat content will be approximately 30%.
In glass or enamel dishes, you must thoroughly mix the yogurt and cream until a homogeneous mass is formed. Then, stirring occasionally, the resulting mixture must be left for a day or two in a warm place, then mix thoroughly again, cover the dishes with cling film on top and put in the refrigerator for a day. After 24 hours, delicious homemade sour cream will be ready to eat.
The number of calories in sour cream directly depends on its fat content. So, for example, the calorie content of 15% fat sour cream will be 160.5 kcal per 100 g of the product, and the amount of fats it contains - 15 g. The calorie content of 20% sour cream will be 206 kcal and 20 g of fat.
Useful properties of sour cream
Sour cream, the calorie content of which is quite high, like all fermented milk products, contains lactic acid, which improves skin elasticity, as it helps to retain moisture in it, contributing to the natural exfoliation of dead cells and an increase in collagen production. Lactic acid is used in many cosmetic products such as moisturizers, shampoos, and soaps. Lactic acid is also a type of alpha hydroxy acid that naturally removes dead skin cells and promotes the formation of new cells to even out skin tone and prevent wrinkles.
Despite the high calorie content in sour cream, this fermented milk product is quickly absorbed by the body, since the protein structure changes during the fermentation process.
Many studies show that the daily consumption of a small amount of homemade sour cream, the calorie content of which varies from 200 to 400 kcal per 100 g, has a beneficial effect on the psycho-emotional state and hormonal levels of a person.
Sour cream, like all fermented milk products, is rich in calcium, which helps to strengthen and grow nails, bones and teeth. The consumption of sour cream stimulates appetite, improves bowel function and, despite the high calorie content of sour cream, this product does not contain as much cholesterol as butter.
Also, this fermented milk product contains many microorganisms that help the body in the fight against putrefactive intestinal microflora, and is rich in essential amino acids.
Calorie content of sour cream: nutritional value of the product
The calorie content of sour cream is quite high, but this does not prevent the widespread use of this type of dairy products in cooking, dietetics and cosmetology.
The nutritional value and calorie content of sour cream per 100 g, depending on the fat content, are determined by the following composition of the product:
- Retinol (vitamin A) - 0.1 mg;
- Nicotinic acid (vitamin PP) - 0.1 mg;
- Beta-carotene - 0.04 mg;
- Thiamin (vitamin B1) - 0.03 mg;
- Riboflavin (vitamin B2) - 0.1 mg;
- Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) - 0.07 mg;
- Folic acid (vitamin B9) - 8.5 mcg;
- Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) - 0.4 mcg;
- Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) - 0.4 mg;
- Vitamin D - 0.2 mcg;
- Tocopherol (vitamin E) - 0.3 mg;
- Biotin (vitamin H) - 3.6 μg;
- Choline - 124 mg;
- Potassium - 116 mg;
- Iron - 0.2 mg;
- Calcium - 88 mg;
- Sodium - 40 mg;
- Chlorine - 61 mg;
- Magnesium - 9 mg;
- Phosphorus - 61 mg;
- Zinc - 0.24 mg;
- Iodine - 7 mcg;
- Copper - 20 mcg;
- Manganese - 0.003 mg;
- Selenium - 0.3 mcg;
- Fluorine - 14 mcg;
- Molybdenum - 5 mcg;
- Cobalt - 0.3 mcg;
- Calorie content of sour cream 10% - 115 kcal;
- Proteins - 3 g;
- Fat - 10 g;
- Carbohydrates - 2.9 g;
- Caloric content of sour cream 15% - 160.5 kcal;
- Proteins - 2.9 g;
- Fat - 15 g;
- Carbohydrates - 3.1 g;
- Calorie content of sour cream 20% - 206 kcal;
- Proteins - 2.8 g;
- Fat - 20 g;
- Carbohydrates - 3.2 g;
- Caloric content of sour cream 25% - 248 kcal;
- Proteins - 2.6 g;
- Fat - 25 g;
- Carbohydrates - 3.3 g;
- Calorie content of sour cream 30% - 294 kcal;
- Proteins - 2.4 g;
- Fat - 30 g;
- Carbohydrates - 3.1 g.
Calorie content of sour cream: the use of sour cream in cooking
Sour cream has long been widely used in cooking in Europe and North America. It is eaten as a dessert with fruits or berries sprinkled with sugar. In addition, it is used in combination with various jams to prepare and serve waffles, cheesecakes and pancakes.
Mexican cuisine is one of the most high-calorie in the world, as for the preparation of nachos, burritos and tacos, 15% sour cream is used in large quantities, the calorie content of which is 160.5 kcal, as well as sour cream 20%, the calorie content of which is 206 kcal.
Also, sour cream of various calories is used as a dressing for salads. The opinion that such salads should be high in calories is fundamentally wrong, since the added 2-3 tbsp. sour cream does not affect the change in the calorie content of salads in a larger way, compared to butter. There are several recipes for salads with sour cream, the calorie content of which per 100 g does not exceed 100 kcal, namely:
Salad with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh herbs and sour cream. Tomatoes and cucumbers are coarsely chopped and mixed with finely chopped herbs, seasoned with sour cream and 1 tbsp. lemon juice. The calorie content of salad with sour cream is 40 kcal per 100 g
Chicken salad with sour cream. To prepare one serving of salad, chop 60 g of fresh cabbage, grate 10 g of celery root and coarsely chop 60 g of boiled chicken fillet. The chopped ingredients must be mixed and seasoned with a sauce made from 25 g of 10% sour cream, half a tablespoon. horseradish, 10 g of dill, 5 ml of vinegar, salt and sugar. The calorie content of salad with sour cream and chicken is 70 kcal per 100 g
Salad with feta cheese, sour cream and broccoli. Boil 100 g of broccoli, mix with 20 g of feta cheese and 30 g of sour cream and knead well until smooth, and add one fresh tomato, cucumber and 10 g of parsley, season with salt and pepper. The calorie content of salad with sour cream, broccoli and feta cheese is 95 kcal
Veal and pickled mushroom salad with sour cream. To prepare 5 servings of salad, cut into cubes and mix 300 g of boiled beef with two hard-boiled eggs. Then add 100 g of pickled champignons and 100 g of pickled cucumbers cut into strips to the meat with eggs. Season the resulting mixture with a sauce made from 100 g of sour cream, 5 g of mustard and 10 g of parsley. The calorie content of such a salad is 75 kcal per 100 g
Rabbit salad with sour cream. To prepare 5 servings of salad, you need to cut 250 g of fried rabbit meat into strips and mix with 100 g of celery root grated and fried in butter. Cut 300 g pickles into slices and mix with two hard-boiled eggs, each cut into 8 pieces. Finely chop 100 g pitted olives, mix with 50 g sour cream, 5 g parsley, salt, sugar, pepper and 1 tbsp. lemon juice. Mix all the ingredients, season with sour cream sauce and garnish with sliced sweet red pepper rings on top. The calorie content of a salad with sour cream and a rabbit is 70 kcal
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