Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
Sour cream is zero oxalate and provides about 130 mg calcium per half-cup. It's a condiment, not a main dish, so the actual calcium contribution per meal is modest — but directionally helpful. Use it on baked potatoes, tacos, nachos, and in dips. The fat content (regular sour cream is about 20% fat) is a cardiovascular consideration, not a kidney stone one. Light sour cream has less fat and similar calcium. Both are fine for oxalate tracking.
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 tbsp | 30 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 2 tbsp | 60 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 2 tbsp | 15 g | 0 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sour cream safe for kidney stones?
Yep, you're good. Sour cream clocks in at 0 mg oxalate per 2 tbsp — way under the 25 mg cutoff. Eat it without the stress. Measured by Harvard, not guessed.
How much oxalate is in Sour cream?
Quick math: 2 tbsp of Sour cream = 0 mg oxalate. 100g = 0 mg. Both numbers come from Harvard's latest lab measurements. Not AI, not a database, actual lab work.
Is Sour cream low or high oxalate?
Nope. Sour cream is a low-oxalate food — just 0 mg per 2 tbsp. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.
What can I eat instead of Sour cream?
Don't give up the whole category — just pick a safer member of it. The green foods in the related section all work as substitutes for Sour cream with a fraction of the oxalate.
How reliable is the data for Sour cream?
The oxalate number for Sour cream — 0 mg per serving — is from Harvard's 2024 lab analysis. That part is solid. The USDA nutrition data (sodium, protein, calcium) is still being matched — we'll update when it's available.