Group · Dairy
Fromage blanc, 0% fat
Fat-free (0%) fromage blanc is a fresh dairy product made from skimmed milk, stripped of its fat to keep only the essentials: good-quality protein and a creamy texture. It comes smooth or as faisselle (a fresh curd cheese), plain or ready to flavour as you like. With only 48.4 kcal per 100 g, it is a staple of weight-loss plates and of active people. Rich in milk protein (7.19 g) and very low in fat (0.28 g), it combines lightness with filling power. Versatile, it slips into breakfast, dessert or savoury preparations, making it a simple ally of a balanced diet.
Macronutrient breakdown
Nutrition table per 100 g
| Calories | 48 kcal |
| Kilojoules | 206 kJ |
| Protein | 7,2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4,3 g |
| Fat | 0,3 g |
| Fibre | 0,1 g |
Micronutrients per 100 g
All measured nutrients, ranked by share of the daily reference intake.
- Vitamin D1,28 µg26 %
- Iodine33 µg22 %
- Calcium150 mg19 %
- Phosphorus131 mg19 %
- Vitamin B20,26 mg19 %
- Total omega-30,45 g18 %
- Vitamin B120,28 µg11 %
- Selenium5,1 µg9 %
- Vitamin B9dietary folate equivalents15,4 µg
See the other 7 nutrients
- Potassium168 mg8 %
- Vitamin B50,41 mg7 %
- Zinc0,58 mg6 %
- Magnesium12,7 mg3 %
- Vitamin B60,04 mg3 %
- Vitamin B10,03 mg3 %
- Vitamin A8,25 µg1 %
Anses Ciqual 2025. Source: Anses, 2025, Ciqual food composition table
Tips
Fat-free fromage blanc shines for its favourable nutrition facts: plenty of protein, little carbohydrate and almost no fat. A portion of 100 to 150 g makes an ideal base at breakfast, as a snack or as a dessert. To vary things without adding to the calorie bill, go for clever pairings.
- At breakfast: with oat flakes, a few fresh fruits and a spoonful of honey.
- As a snack: plain with cinnamon, or with berries for an indulgent, antioxidant touch.
- Savoury: mixed with herbs, garlic and lemon for a light sauce that replaces cream.
In terms of benefits, its richness in protein makes it a very filling food, useful when watching your weight. It also provides calcium and B vitamins. Its low glycaemic index and low calorie density make it a sensible choice in a balanced diet. Keep it in the fridge and eat it soon after opening to enjoy it at its freshest.
For active people, fat-free fromage blanc is a goldmine of slow-digesting protein, perfect in the evening or for recovery. After training, pair it with a source of carbohydrate (banana, oats, honey) to replenish energy stores and support muscle synthesis. It fits very well into protein snacks or alongside a fitness nutrition routine. You can also blend it with protein powder to boost your intake when gaining mass.
If you are looking for even more lightness, compare it with other options from the dairy family such as low-fat plain yoghurt or petit-suisse, which have similar profiles. Beware of flavoured, sweetened shop-bought versions, though: they can double the carbohydrate content and push up the calories. Choose plain and sweeten it yourself with fruit.
Versatile, inexpensive and light, fat-free fromage blanc is a true Swiss army knife in slimming cooking: it thickens sauces, lightens baking and is a worthy replacement for crème fraîche. A staple to always keep in the fridge.