Sour cream and chive dip
Sour cream and chive dip is a classic, creamy cold dip made primarily from cultured sour cream blended with fresh, chopped chives. It often includes a touch of lemon juice, salt, and pepper for brightness, and is a staple appetizer or condiment in Western cuisine, particularly popular in the United States and Europe.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dip is high in fat, primarily from the dairy base, and provides a good source of calcium and protein, but is relatively low in carbohydrates. A typical 2-tablespoon serving contains roughly 60-80 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 60 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 100 mg |
| Vitamin A | 50 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Potassium | 30 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 15 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 mg |
Per 2 tablespoons (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a quintessential party food, famously paired with potato chips, baked potatoes, and vegetable platters. Nutritionally, the live active cultures in the sour cream can offer probiotic benefits, supporting gut health.
