Food Nutrition Facts: Kefir

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Food Description:
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 Kefir
Food Category: Dairy and Egg Products
Food Information: Milk kefir is a fermented dairy drink. Its key health benefits include:

  1. Supports Digestive Health: Kefir is rich in probiotics which can help maintain a healthy balance of gut bacteria.
  2. Boosts Immunity: The probiotics in kefir may enhance immune function by promoting a balanced gut microbiome.
  3. Strengthens Bones: Milk kefir is a good source of calcium, vitamin K2, and phosphorus, all of which are important for bone health.
  4. Promotes Heart Health: The probiotics and bioactive peptides in kefir may help lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels, and reduce inflammation.
  5. Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties: Kefir contains various compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which can help protect the body from oxidative stress and reduce inflammation-related conditions.
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Nutrition Facts
1 servings per container
Serving Size gram (100g)
Amount per serving
Calories 		52
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.96g 1.2%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg 1.7%
Sodium 38mg 1.7%
Total Carbohydrate 7.48g 2.7%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 6.91g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 3.59g 7.2%
Vitamin D 1mcg 5%
Calcium 124mg 9.5%
Iron 0.04mg 0.2%
Potassium 159mg 3.4%
Vitamin A 174 mcg 19.3%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.9%
Thiamin 0.03mg 2.5%
Riboflavin 0.17mg 13.2%
Niacin 0.13mg 0.8%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 3.5%
Folate 18mcg DFE 4.5%
Vitamin B12 0.3mcg 12.5%
Phosphorus 100mg 8%
Magnesium 12mg 2.9%
Zinc 0.45mg 4.1%
Choline 15.2mg 2.8%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
 
 

Nutrition Highlights
1 Nutrient amount is in 100 gram food
2 Use FDA 2000 calorie diet as Daily Value reference
Calories & Sources (52 kcal)
Nutrient Gram Calories Percent Rec%2
Carbohydrate 7.48 29.92 56.5% 45-65%
Protein 3.59 14.36 27.1% 10-35%
Total Fat 0.96 8.64 16.3% 20-35%
1 Calories Calculation General Formula:
carbohydrate x 4 + protein x 4 + fat x 9
2 Expert recommended calories range from this source

Top Beneficial Nutrients
Nutrient Amount DV%
Vitamin A, RAE 174 µg 19.33%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 0.172 mg 13.23%
Vitamin B12 0.3 µg 12.50%


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Food Nutrition Detail
Macronutrients (Proximates) Hide 0 Value Nutrients
Nutrient Name Amount DV% Ref Daily Value
Water 87.3 g
Energy 52 kcal 2.60% 2,000 kcal
Protein 3.59 g 7.18% 50 g
Total lipid (fat) 0.96 g 1.23% 78 g

Minerals Hide 0 Value Nutrients
Nutrient Name Amount DV% Ref Daily Value
Calcium, Ca 124 mg 9.54% 1,300 mg
Iron, Fe 0.04 mg 0.22% 18 mg
Magnesium, Mg 12 mg 2.86% 420 mg
Phosphorus, P 100 mg 8.00% 1,250 mg
Potassium, K 159 mg 3.38% 4,700 mg
Sodium, Na 38 mg 1.65% 2,300 mg
Zinc, Zn 0.45 mg 4.09% 11 mg
Copper, Cu 0.009 mg 1.00% 0.9 mg
Selenium, Se 3.6 µg 6.55% 55 µg

Vitamins and Other Components Hide 0 Value Nutrients
Nutrient Name Amount DV% Ref Daily Value
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0.8 mg 0.89% 90 mg
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) 0.03 mg 2.50% 1.2 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 0.172 mg 13.23% 1.3 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B3) 0.128 mg 0.80% 16 mg
Vitamin B6 0.059 mg 3.47% 1.7 mg
Folate, total (Vitamin B9) 18 µg 4.50% 400 µg
Folic acid 0 µg
Folate, food 18 µg 4.50% 400 µg
Folate, DFE 18 µg 4.50% 400 µg
Choline, total 15.2 mg 2.76% 550 mg
Vitamin B12 0.3 µg 12.50% 2.4 µg
Vitamin B-12, added 0 µg
Vitamin A, RAE 174 µg 19.33% 900 µg
Retinol 174 µg
Carotene, beta 2 µg
Carotene, alpha 0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta 0 µg
Lycopene 0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin 0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.04 mg 0.27% 15 mg
Vitamin E, added 0 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 1 µg 5.00% 20 µg
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 0.6 µg 0.50% 120 µg


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Proteins and Amino Acids Hide 0 Value Nutrients
Nutrient Name Amount DV% Ref Daily Value
Alcohol, ethyl 0 g
Caffeine 0 mg
Theobromine 0 mg

Carbohydrates and Sugar Hide 0 Value Nutrients
Nutrient Name Amount DV% Ref Daily Value
Carbohydrate, by difference 7.48 g 2.72% 275 g
Fiber, total dietary 0 g 0.00% 28 g
Total Sugars 6.91 g 13.82% 50 g

Fats and Fatty Acids (Lipids) Hide 0 Value Nutrients
Nutrient Name Amount DV% Ref Daily Value
Fatty acids, total saturated 0.596 g 2.98% 20 g
SFA 4:0 0.027 g
SFA 6:0 0.016 g
SFA 8:0 0.007 g
SFA 10:0 0.02 g
SFA 12:0 0.026 g
SFA 14:0 0.094 g
SFA 16:0 0.28 g
SFA 18:0 0.106 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.286 g
MUFA 16:1 0.019 g
MUFA 18:1 0.252 g
MUFA 20:1 0.004 g
MUFA 22:1 0 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.047 g
PUFA 18:2 0.038 g
PUFA 18:3 0.006 g
PUFA 18:4 0 g
PUFA 20:4 0.002 g
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.001 g
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0 g
Cholesterol 5 mg 1.67% 300 mg



USDA FoodData Central Food nutrition facts is fetched from U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central. fdc.nal.usda.gov
Dietary Reference Intakes The Dietary Reference Intakes data is from Institute of Medicine of National Academies 2006. Dietary Reference Intakes: The Essential Guide to Nutrient Requirements. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/11537
Nutrition Facts Label Nutrition Daily Values on the Nutrition Facts Label is based on U.S. FOOD & DRUG Administration Nutrition Education Resources & Materials. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/interactivenutritionfactslabel/
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