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Sour cream, fat free

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Kidney-friendlySour cream is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Phosphorus is highest (10%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus95 mg10%
Low
Sodium141 mg7%
Low
Potassium129 mg6%
Low

About this food

Sour cream sits in the Dairy & Eggs group. Dairy products are high in phosphorus with high absorption and should be limited. With eggs, the white is a low-phosphorus protein while the yolk is much higher - treat them differently.

Nutrient insight

Phosphorus leads at 10%. In CKD, track phosphorus intake and factor in the source (Animal source (higher absorption)) to judge the true burden.

Other nutrients

Protein3.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.4 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine2 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Animal source (higher absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

How to eat it more safely: Watch dairy portions; with eggs, the yolk is phosphorus-dense while the white is not - treat them differently.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sour cream safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Sour cream is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (10%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Sour cream rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Sour cream's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (95 mg, 10%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Sour cream?

In every 100 g of Sour cream, Phosphorus is about 95 mg - roughly 10% of the daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Sour cream safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Sour cream falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 129 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How does Sour cream compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Against the Dairy & Eggs average, Sour cream shows less Phosphorus (95 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.