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At a glance
Boursin is a product in the category “Cheeses”. It provides 400 kcal (1,583 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 2 tbsp (30 g) contains about 120 kcal, or 6% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 567% more sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 44% more saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 17% less salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 1 additive: E202 - Potassium sorbate. It is sold in Canada.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | Per 100 g / 100 ml | % RI* | Per serving (2 tbsp (30 g)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1,583 kJ / 400 kcal | 20% | 475 kJ / 120 kcal |
| Fat | 37 g | 52% | 11 g |
| Saturated fat | 23 g | 117% | 7 g |
| Trans fat | 0.67 g | 0.2 g | |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g | 3% | 2 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g | 4% | 1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Polyols | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Starch | 0.06 g | 0.02 g | |
| Fibre | 1.4 g | 6% | 0.42 g |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | 2 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 22% | 0.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 117 mg | 35 mg | |
| Alcohol | 0 % vol | ||
| Vitamin A | 209 µg | 63 µg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.17 µg | 0.05 µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.52 mg | 0.16 mg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.41 mg | 0.12 mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.18 µg | 0.05 µg | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 30 mg | |
| Iron | 0.11 mg | 0.03 mg | |
| Magnesium | 8.2 mg | 2.5 mg | |
| Potassium | 133 mg | 40 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.27 mg | 0.08 mg | |
| Fruits, vegetables & legumes | 0.4 % |
*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
Compared with similar products
Median values of 3,373 products in the category “Cheeses”.
Ingredients
Pasteurized milk and cream, salt, basil (dried and fresh frozen), dried chives, bacterial culture, potassium sorbate
Allergens
No allergens declared on the label.
Additives
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Boursin?
Boursin contains 400 kcal per 100 g, which is about 120 kcal per serving of 2 tbsp (30 g).
Is Boursin vegan?
No. The ingredient list of Boursin contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.
Does Boursin contain palm oil?
No palm oil was detected in the ingredient list of Boursin.
Which additives does Boursin contain?
Boursin contains E202 - Potassium sorbate.
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