Eggs and dairy
Kefir: calories and nutrition
Kefir has 43 calories per 100 g. 1 cup of kefir (243 g) has 104 calories, 9.2 g of protein, 12 g of carbohydrates and 2.5 g of fat.
Calories
Protein g
Carbs g
Fat g
Protein 35% of caloriesCarbohydrates 44%Fat 21%
At a glance
- Very light: 43 calories per 100 g, so you can eat a big portion for few calories.
- Protein makes up 35% of its calories (3.8 g per 100 g), which makes it a strong protein source.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Your portion |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 | |
| Protein | 3.8 g | g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.8 g | g |
| Fiber | 0 g | g |
| Sugars | 4.6 g | g |
| Fat | 1 g | g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | g |
| Sodium | 40 mg | mg |
| Potassium | 164 mg | mg |
| Calcium | 130 mg | mg |
| Iron | 0 mg | mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | mg |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, "Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY" (FDC ID 170904). Values are averages and vary by variety, brand and preparation.
Questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of kefir?
104 calories (243 g). Per 100 g, kefir has 43 calories.
How much protein is in kefir?
3.8 g per 100 g, or 9.2 g in 1 cup of kefir.
How many carbs are in kefir?
4.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 4.6 g of sugars.
Similar foods
Milk (1%): 42 kcalMilk (2%): 50 kcalEgg white: 52 kcalSkim milk: 34 kcalSoy milk (unsweetened): 33 kcalGreek yogurt (plain, nonfat): 59 kcalWhole milk: 61 kcalPlain yogurt: 63 kcal
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