Creme fraiche, full fat

Crème fraîche is a cultured cream made from milk. The figures here describe plain, full-fat crème fraîche. It mainly provides fat and energy, with smaller amounts of carbohydrate and protein. Per 100g, it contains 1556 kJ of energy and 40g of fat, including 27g of saturated fat. It also provides 412µg of vitamin A.

Fat supplies energy and helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins. Vitamin A supports normal vision and immune function. The high fat and saturated fat content is worth noting for people monitoring their energy or saturated fat intake. The amount used affects its contribution to a meal’s overall nutritional content. Full nutrient figures are shown in the tables below.