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Reduced-Fat Crème Fraîche

Reduced-Fat Crème Fraîche is a cultured cream product commonly used in French and European cuisines as a tangy, creamy topping or ingredient for sauces and soups. It has a milder, less tangy flavor than sour cream and is prized for its smooth texture and ability to be heated without curdling. As a reduced‑fat dairy product, Reduced-Fat Crème Fraîche still contains a notable amount of fat (15g per 100g) and supplies some protein and fat‑soluble nutrients like vitamin A. It is lower in calories and fat than traditional full‑fat crème fraîche but remains an energy‑dense ingredient to use sparingly. From a nutritional perspective it offers good protein quality and some micronutrients typical of dairy, but it contributes little fiber and is not a significant source of plant protective compounds. For lighter cooking or topping options, consider swapping in lower‑fat cultured yogurts that provide similar texture with less total fat.

Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~0.50€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C-

Fair

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

160 kcal

8% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

3.5 g

7% RDI

Fat

15 g

9g sat fat

Carbs

4 g

1% RDI

Sugar

4 g

8% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

0.1 g

2% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C- · 5.1 / 10

Healthy alternatives

Ingredients that rank higher on the overall quality profile and might substitute well in some recipes.

Frequently asked

Q.01Is Reduced-Fat Crème Fraîche healthy?

Reduced-Fat Crème Fraîche is rated moderate (Health Grade C-) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Reduced-Fat Crème Fraîche?

Reduced-Fat Crème Fraîche is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Reduced-Fat Crème Fraîche gluten free?

Yes, Reduced-Fat Crème Fraîche is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Reduced-Fat Crème Fraîche?

100g of Reduced-Fat Crème Fraîche contains 160 kcal, 3.5g protein, 4g carbohydrates, 15g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Reduced-Fat Crème Fraîche vegetarian?

Yes, Reduced-Fat Crème Fraîche is vegetarian but not vegan.

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