Calories in Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY
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Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY contains 43 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (243 g) provides about 104 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 35% from protein and 21% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A, 12% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 10% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 43 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.66 g | 3% |
| Trans fat C | 0.037 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 5 mg | 2% |
| Sodium M | 40 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.8 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 4.6 g | |
| Protein M | 3.8 g | 8% |
| Vitamin A ? | 171 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D ? | 1 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.02 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.14 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.15 mg | 0.9% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.39 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.058 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 13 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.29 µg | 12% |
| Choline I | 15.2 mg | 3% |
| Calcium M | 130 mg | 10% |
| Iron M | 0.04 mg | 0.2% |
| Magnesium M | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 105 mg | 8% |
| Potassium M | 164 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 0.46 mg | 4% |
| Copper M | 0.009 mg | 1% |
| Manganese M | 0.005 mg | 0.2% |
| Selenium M | 3.6 µg | 7% |
% 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 35%
- Carbohydrates 44%
- Fat 21%
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
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.8 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars4.6 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat1 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.66 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium40 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.31 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.053 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 3.7 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0.91 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.006 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.042 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.029 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.018 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.008 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.021 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.029 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.11 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.31 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.12 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.27 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.013 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.007 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.003 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.027 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.029 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.002 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.03 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (9)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 171 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 41 IU |
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water C | 89.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.72 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 182 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 569 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 13 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Kefir
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kefir, lowfat, strawberry, LIFEWAY | 62 | 3.4 g | 10.2 g | 0.9 g |
| Kefir | 52 | 3.6 g | 7.5 g | 0.96 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole milk, 3.25% fat | 61 | 3.2 g | 4.8 g | 3.3 g |
| Milk, low fat (1%) | 43 | 3.4 g | 5.2 g | 0.95 g |
| Milk, lactose free, low fat (1%) | 43 | 3.4 g | 5.2 g | 0.95 g |
| Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D | 42 | 3.4 g | 5 g | 0.97 g |
| Milk, fluid, 1% fat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D | 42 | 3.4 g | 5 g | 0.97 g |
| Buttermilk | 43 | 3.5 g | 4.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat | 40 | 3.3 g | 4.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added nonfat milk solids, vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim) | 37 | 3.6 g | 5 g | 0.25 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in kefir?
100 g of kefir has 43 kcal. 1 cup (243 g): about 104 kcal. 1 bottle (971 g): about 418 kcal.
How much protein is in kefir?
Kefir contains 3.8 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9.2 g in 1 cup (243 g). About 35% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in kefir?
Kefir has 4.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 4.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in kefir?
Kefir contains 1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.66 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does kefir contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (19% DV), Vitamin B12 (12% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (10% DV) and calcium (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in kefir?
100 g contains 40 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170904. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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