Fromage frais, virtually fat free, natural
Last updated 4 Nov 2026
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Fromage frais is a fresh dairy cheese. The form described here is natural and virtually fat free. It mainly provides protein and carbohydrate, with calcium among its minerals. Per 100g, it contains 7.7g of protein, 4.6g of carbohydrate, 0.1g of fat and 127mg of calcium.
Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues, while calcium helps maintain bones and teeth and supports normal muscle function. This fromage frais contains very little fat, including saturated fat. Its sugar content includes lactose, the sugar naturally present in milk. As a milk product, it is not suitable for people with a milk protein allergy. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 49 kcal |
Energy | 208 kJ |
Fat | 0.1g |
of which saturates | 0.1g |
Carbohydrate | 4.6g |
of which sugars | 4.4g |
0g | |
7.7g | |
Salt | 0.09g |
Alcohol | 0g |
Water | 87g |
Cholesterol | 1mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
3µg | |
Trace | |
Trace | |
Trace | |
0.13mg | |
0.2mg | |
0.1mg | |
0.01mg | |
1µg | |
15µg | |
127mg | |
0.06mg | |
12mg | |
120mg | |
155mg | |
Sodium | 37mg |
0.6mg | |
0.03mg | |
3µg | |
23µg |
Other types of fromage frais
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
50 kcal | 6.8g | 0.2g | 0.7g | |
99 kcal | 5.8g | 2.9g | 0.2g |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (7 samples, 6 brands). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.