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Kefir
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Kefir

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Calories
43kcal
Protein
3.79g
Protein / 100 kcal
8.8g
Total fat
1.02g
Values per 100 g edible portion

Kefir is a dairy food. A 100 g edible portion provides 43 calories, 3.8 g of protein, 4.8 g of carbohydrate and 1 g of fat. That works out to 8.8 g of protein per 100 calories. By its ingredients it is vegetarian and gluten-free. All figures are per 100 g and trace to USDA FoodData Central.

Calories from macros43 kcal
  • Protein3.79 g · 34.9%
  • Carbs4.77 g · 43.9%
  • Fat1.02 g · 21.1%

Where Kefir ranks

Nutrition

8.8 g protein / 100 kcal

Energy

  • Energy
    43 kcal

Macronutrients

  • Protein
    3.79 g
    8%
  • Carbohydrate
    4.77 g
    2%
  • Fiber
    0 g
    0%
  • Total sugars
    4.61 g
  • Total fat
    1.02 g
    1%
  • Saturated fat
    0.66 g
    3%

Minerals

  • Sodium
    40 mg
    2%
  • Potassium
    164 mg
    3%
  • Calcium
    130 mg
    10%
  • Iron
    0.04 mg
    0%
  • Magnesium
    12 mg
    3%

Vitamins

  • Vitamin C
    0.2 mg
    0%
  • Vitamin D
    —

% Daily Value based on FDA reference amounts for a general adult diet. Individual needs vary. Missing values are shown as “—”, never zero.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Kefir?
Kefir has 43 calories per 100 g edible portion.
How much protein is in Kefir?
Kefir has 3.8 g of protein per 100 g edible portion.
How many carbs are in Kefir?
Kefir has 4.8 g of carbohydrate per 100 g edible portion.
How much fat is in Kefir?
Kefir has 1 g of total fat per 100 g edible portion.
How much fiber is in Kefir?
Kefir has 0 g of fiber per 100 g edible portion.
How much sugar is in Kefir?
Kefir has 4.6 g of total sugars per 100 g edible portion.
Is Kefir high in protein?
Kefir provides 8.8 g of protein per 100 calories — a moderate protein-to-calorie ratio.
Is Kefir keto-friendly?
Kefir has 4.8 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. Ketogenic diets keep carbs very low, so this fits easily within most keto plans (per 100 g).
Is Kefir vegan?
No — Kefir is not vegan.
Is Kefir vegetarian?
Yes — Kefir is vegetarian.
Is Kefir gluten-free?
Yes — Kefir contains no gluten-bearing grains.
Is Kefir dairy-free?
No — Kefir contains dairy.
What is a serving size of Kefir?
A common serving of Kefir is 1 undetermined cup (about 243 g). Use the serving selector on this page to see nutrition for any portion.

Educational information only — not medical advice. See our methodology.