Sour Cream & Onion Flavored

Sour Cream & Onion Flavored

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Target diet: Vegan

Sour Cream & Onion Flavored · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 5 more.

  • milk
  • lactose
  • whey
  • cream
  • buttermilk
  • Milk (allergen data)

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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Deciding ingredient

milk

On the label

potatoesvegetable oilsunflowercornand/or canola oilsour creamonion seasoningskim milk

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsmilk, lactose, whey
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
160 kcal
Fat
10 g
Saturated fat
1.5 g
low
Carbohydrates
15 g
Sugars
2 g
low
Fibre
1 g
Protein
2 g
Salt
0.5 g

Per 100 g this product is low in saturated fat, low in sugars. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

potatoes, vegetable oil (sunflower, corn, and/or canola oil), sour cream , onion seasoning (skim milk, salt, maltodextrin [made from corn], onion powder, whey, sour cream [cultured cream, skim milk], canola oil, parsley, natural flavor, lactose, sunflower oil, citric acid, whey protein concentrate, and buttermilk), ontains milk ingredients,

Detailed analysis: why is Sour Cream & Onion Flavored not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Sour Cream & Onion Flavored is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • milk
  • lactose
  • whey
  • cream
  • buttermilk
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: potatoes, vegetable oil (sunflower, corn, and/or canola oil), sour cream , onion seasoning (skim milk, salt, maltodextrin [made from corn], onion powder, whey, sour cream [cultured cream, skim milk], canola oil, parsley, natural flavor, lactose, sunflower oil, citric acid, whey protein concentrate, and buttermilk), ontains milk ingredients,. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Sour Cream & Onion Flavored contains 160 calories per 100g, with 2g of protein, 10g of fat, and 15g of carbohydrates (2g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Vegan?

No, Sour Cream & Onion Flavored is generally not Vegan because it contains milk, lactose, whey and others.

Does Sour Cream & Onion Flavored contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: potatoes, vegetable oil (sunflower, corn, and/or canola oil), sour cream , onion seasoning (skim milk, salt, maltodextrin [made from corn], onion powd...

What are the nutritional facts of Sour Cream & Onion Flavored?

Sour Cream & Onion Flavored contains 160 calories per 100g, with 2g of protein, 15g of carbohydrates, and 10g of fat.

How much sugar is in Sour Cream & Onion Flavored?

Sour Cream & Onion Flavored lists 2 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as low in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (5 g or less per 100 g).

Is Sour Cream & Onion Flavored ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Sour Cream & Onion Flavored is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Sour Cream & Onion Flavored on a Vegan diet?

No, Sour Cream & Onion Flavored is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.