Is crème fraîche keto?

Crème fraîche

Keto-friendly Yes — crème fraîche is keto-friendly.

Richer and milder than sour cream, with under 1 g net carbs per 2 tablespoons. Its high fat content means it won't split in hot pan sauces and soups.

Nutrition per serving

2 tbsp · 30 g
Net carbs
0.8g
Calories
89kcal
Protein
0.8g
Fat
9g
Total carbs
0.8 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 4%

About 179 g of crème fraîche adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 6 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for crème fraîche
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories89 kcal297 kcal
Total carbohydrate0.8 g2.8 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0.8 g2.8 g
Protein0.8 g2.6 g
Fat9 g30 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is crème fraîche keto?

Yes — crème fraîche is keto-friendly. Richer and milder than sour cream, with under 1 g net carbs per 2 tablespoons. Its high fat content means it won't split in hot pan sauces and soups.

How many net carbs are in crème fraîche?

2 tbsp (30 g) of crème fraîche has about 0.8 g net carbs (0.8 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 2.8 g net carbs.

How much crème fraîche can I eat on keto?

About 179 g of crème fraîche adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 6 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 4% of your carbs.

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Source: Typical label for 30% fat crème fraîche (per 100 g: 297 kcal, 30 g fat, 2.8 g carbs, 2.6 g protein), e.g. Dr. Oetker; French store-brand labels list 2.9–3.3 g carbs. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Keto-friendly — Low in net carbs per typical serving (about 5 g or less). Fits easily into a 20–30 g daily limit. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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