Kefir
Packaged product Beverages Lifeway
Kefir contains 46 kcal per 100 ml. A serving, 1 serving, 236 g (236 ml) provides about 109 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 40% from protein and 16% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in beverages on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 611 products.
100 ml provides 46% of the Daily Value for Vitamin D and 12% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 ml | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 46 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0.83 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.62 g | 3% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 4 mg | 1% |
| Sodium L | 52 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 4.6 g | 9% |
| Vitamin D L | 9.1 µg | 46% |
| Calcium L | 162 mg | 12% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 157 mg | 3% |
% 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 40%
- Carbohydrates 44%
- Fat 16%
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 ml
Nutritional insights
- Protein4.6 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 3.3 g)
- Sugars5 gabove the median for beverages (median 4.2 g)
- Fat0.83 gin the lowest quarter of beverages (median 2.5 g)
- Saturated fat0.62 gin the lowest quarter of beverages (median 1.5 g)
- Sodium52 mgin the top quarter of beverages (median 40 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 ml | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 38.1 kcal | 46 kcal |
| Protein | 3.9 g | 4.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.7 g | 5 g |
| Fat | 0.85 g | 0.83 g |
| Fiber | n/a | 0 g |
| Sugars | 3.7 g | 5 g |
| Sodium | 51.2 mg | 52 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Pasteurized lowfat milk, nonfat milk, pectin, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d3, live and active cultures.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Milk
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Kéfir de oveja natural desnatado ecológico tarro Cantero de Letur | 46 | 5.6 g | 5.1 g | 0.5 g |
| Kefir Mlekpol | 46 | 3.6 g | 4.6 g | 1.5 g |
| Kefir Milchhof Meran - Latteria Sociale Merano | 46 | 3.2 g | 4.8 g | 1.4 g |
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| Kefir Pilos | 46 | 3.3 g | 4.7 g | 1.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Kefir?
100 ml of Kefir has 46 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 236 g (236 ml): about 109 kcal.
How much protein is in Kefir?
Kefir contains 4.6 g of protein per 100 ml (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10.8 g in serving, 1 serving, 236 g (236 ml). About 40% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beverages, that is among the highest quarter (median 3.3 g).
How many carbs are in Kefir?
Kefir has 5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 ml, including 0 g of fiber and 5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Kefir?
Kefir contains 0.83 g of fat per 100 ml, of which 0.62 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Kefir contain?
Per 100 ml, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin D (46% DV) and calcium (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Kefir?
100 ml contains 52 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated August 10, 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 0017077102087. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 10, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 558860. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 11, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "KEFIR". Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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