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Nutritional Profile of Kefir (Unspecified Fat Content)
We got 50 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Kefir (Unspecified Fat Content).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for two nutrients.
These are
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 13 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Retinol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Dairy and Egg Products) shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for three nutrients.
These are
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Water (Water)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks decently (Top 100) for eight additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Kefir (Unspecified Fat Content)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Kefir (Unspecified Fat Content)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Kefir (Unspecified Fat Content)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Kefir (Unspecified Fat Content)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Kefir (Unspecified Fat Content)
In food category: Dairy and Egg Products
| Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 7.5 g | 2.1 g | 162 | 1786 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 6.9 g | 2 g | 138 | 1014 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 286 mg | 81.1 mg | 378 | 2571 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 47 mg | 13.3 mg | 333 | 2468 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 596 mg | 169 mg | 349 | 2234 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 960 mg | 272.2 mg | 345 | 1653 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 27 mg | 7.7 mg | 193 | 431 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 216 | 512 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 16 mg | 4.5 mg | 164 | 342 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 7 mg | 2 mg | 170 | 397 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 26 mg | 7.4 mg | 226 | 684 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 94 mg | 26.6 mg | 269 | 1056 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 280 mg | 79.4 mg | 351 | 1998 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 106 mg | 30.1 mg | 337 | 1585 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 252 mg | 71.4 mg | 372 | 2566 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 19 mg | 5.4 mg | 246 | 964 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 78 | 470 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 26 | 196 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 106 | 292 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 38 mg | 10.8 mg | 328 | 2356 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 226 | 950 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 1 g | 267 | 1260 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 18 µg | 5.1 µg | 62 | 437 |
| Folate, food | 18 µg | 5.1 µg | 55 | 271 |
| Folate, total | 18 µg | 5.1 µg | 60 | 373 |
| Niacin | 128 µg | 36.3 µg | 213 | 2401 |
| Riboflavin | 172 µg | 48.8 µg | 226 | 639 |
| Thiamin | 30 µg | 8.5 µg | 117 | 854 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 µg | 0.1 µg | 131 | 700 |
| Vitamin B6 | 59 µg | 16.7 µg | 155 | 922 |
| Vitamin C | 800 µg | 226.8 µg | 68 | 615 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 40 µg | 11.3 µg | 182 | 640 |
| beta-Carotene | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 129 | 1164 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.6 µg | 0.2 µg | 117 | 919 |
| Retinol | 174 µg | 49.3 µg | 81 | 305 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 174 µg | 49.3 µg | 88 | 536 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 37 | 149 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 124 mg | 35.2 mg | 154 | 421 |
| Copper, Cu | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 128 | 840 |
| Iron, Fe | 40 µg | 11.3 µg | 163 | 935 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 61 | 359 |
| Phosphorus, P | 100 mg | 28.3 mg | 199 | 564 |
| Potassium, K | 159 mg | 45.1 mg | 132 | 739 |
| Selenium, Se | 3.6 µg | 1 µg | 197 | 657 |
| Sodium, Na | 38 mg | 10.8 mg | 310 | 1112 |
| Zinc, Zn | 450 µg | 127.6 µg | 185 | 879 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 174 | 376 |
| Choline | 15.2 mg | 4.3 mg | 173 | 1004 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 87.3 g | 24.7 g | 39 | 372 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 52 kcal | 14.7 kcal | 252 | 637 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Kefir (Unspecified Fat Content)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | 244.0 g | 8.6 oz |
2 Similar Dairy or Egg Products
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| Kefir | No of Nutrients |
(Plain, Lowfat) | 76 |
| Strawberry Kefir | No of Nutrients |
(Lowfat) | 78 |
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