Regular Sour Cream

1. Health: 60 calories per 2 tablespoons, 50 calories from fat, 3.5 grams saturated fat per serving
2. Versatility: dips, potato or soup condiment, salad dressings, appetizers, baking
3. Price: $1.55 to $1.85 for a 16-ounce tub = $.09 to $.12 per ounce
4. Taste: rich, creamy, thick

No Fat Sour Cream

1. Health: 20 calories per 2 tablespoons, 0 calories from fat, 0 grams saturated fat per serving
2. Versatility: use anywhere regular sour cream is used, but requires more stirring first
3. Price: $2.59 to $2.99 for a 16-ounce tub = $.16 to $.19 per ounce
4. Taste: creamy, less thick and less rich than regular

And the winner is No Fat Sour Cream! I have fallen in love with Daisy brand No Fat Sour Cream, mostly because it makes a fat-free version out of a normally high-fat ingredient, and also because it tastes good (better than other brands of light sour cream, in my opinion). However, I realize that it is a bit more expensive and the calorie savings per tablespoon is just 30. But when you look at the savings in fat, the scale tips toward the no- or low-fat version. If you really prefer a thick and creamy sour cream, go ahead and use a dollop of regular to top that potato or bowl of chili. However, I recommend going for the lighter version when using sour cream in baking or stirring into already-flavorful dips. You'll save quite a few calories and tons of fat without noticing a huge difference in taste.