Basil And Chive Cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Boursin

Basil And Chive Cheese contains 400 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 tbsp, 30 g (30 g) provides about 120 kcal.

Roughly 86% of its calories come from fat, with 7% from protein and 7% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 333 kcal per 100 g across 11,652 products.

100 g provides 23% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 14% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Basil And Chive Cheese by Boursin, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
400kcal per 100 g
6.7 gprotein
6.7 gcarbohydrates
36.7 gfat
120kcal in serving, 2 tbsp, 30 g (30 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 400 kcal
Total fat L 36.7 g 47%
Saturated fat L 23.3 g 117%
Trans fat L 0.67 g
Cholesterol L 117 mg 39%
Sodium L 533 mg 23%
Total carbohydrates L 6.7 g 2%
Dietary fiber L 1.4 g 5%
Total sugars L 3.3 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 6.7 g 13%
Vitamin A L 209 µg23%
Vitamin C L 0.41 mg0.5%
Vitamin D L 0.17 µg0.8%
Vitamin E L 0.52 mg3%
Thiamin (B1) L 0.028 mg2%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.18 mg14%
Niacin (B3) L 0.15 mg0.9%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 0.25 mg5%
Vitamin B6 L 0.035 mg2%
Folate (B9) L 22.4 µg6%
Vitamin B12 L 0.18 µg7%
Calcium L 100 mg8%
Iron L 0.11 mg0.6%
Magnesium L 8.2 mg2%
Phosphorus L 65.8 mg5%
Potassium L 133 mg3%
Zinc L 0.27 mg2%
Copper L 0.009 mg1%
Manganese L 0.007 mg0.3%
Selenium L 1.2 µg2%
Iodine L 14.2 µg9%

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 7%Carbohydrates: 7%Fat: 86%400kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 7%
  • Carbohydrates 7%
  • Fat 86%

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g

Vitamin A23%Riboflavin (B2)14%Iodine9%Calcium8%Vitamin B127%Folate (B9)6%Phosphorus5%Pantothenic acid (B5)5%Vitamin E3%Potassium3%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein6.7 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
  • Fiber1.4 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0 g)
  • Sugars3.3 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.5 g)
  • Fat36.7 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 26.7 g)
  • Saturated fat23.3 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
  • Sodium533 mgbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal1.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water67.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0.057 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L86.8 µg
Other components (2)
Water L67.7 g
Alcohol L0 g

Product details

Brand
Boursin
Barcode
0079813000569
Label serving
2 tbsp (30 g)
Category
Cheeses
Nutri-Score
D as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Pasteurized milk and cream, salt, basil (dried and fresh frozen), dried chives, bacterial culture, potassium sorbate

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: CreamSalt

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Basil And Chive Cheese?

100 g of Basil And Chive Cheese has 400 kcal. Serving, 2 tbsp, 30 g (30 g): about 120 kcal.

How much protein is in Basil And Chive Cheese?

Basil And Chive Cheese contains 6.7 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 2 tbsp, 30 g (30 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is in the lowest quarter (median 21.4 g).

How many carbs are in Basil And Chive Cheese?

Basil And Chive Cheese has 6.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.4 g of fiber and 3.3 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Basil And Chive Cheese?

Basil And Chive Cheese contains 36.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 23.3 g is saturated (117% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Basil And Chive Cheese contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (23% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Basil And Chive Cheese?

100 g contains 533 mg of sodium, 23% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated April 4, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 0079813000569. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 4, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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