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Kefir
Kefir provides 75 kcal per 100 g, with 5 g of sugars and 4.2 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed). It is listed in the Kefir category. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 75 kcal | 61 +24% |
| Total fat | 3.8 g | 2.5 +51% |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g | 1.6 +58% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.3 g | 6.1 |
| Total sugars | 5 g | 5.5 −9% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 2.1 −100% |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 3.3 +26% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.1 |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1221 Kefir products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 22% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 5 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
- Low sodium
- 44 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 120 mg per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other kefir
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
PASTEURIZED WHOLE MILK, LACTASE ENZYME, LIVE AND ACTIVE CULTURES, S. THERMOPHILUS, L. DELBRUECKII SUBSP. BULGARICUS, L. CASEI, L. ACIDOPHILUS, BIFIDOBACTERIUM LACTIS, L. RHAMNOSUS, LACTOCOCCUS LACTIS SUBSP. CREMORIS, LACTOCOCCUS LACTIS SUBSP. LACTIS, LACTOCOCCUS LACTIS SUBSP. LACTIS BIOVAR DIACETYLACTIS, LEUCONOSTOC MESENTEROIDES SUBSP. CREMORIS, L. DELBRUECKII SUBSP. LACTIS
- Allergens
- Milk
Product details
- Labels & certifications
- No lactose
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0081312720008
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Kefir?
Kefir contains 75 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Kefir?
Kefir has 5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Kefir healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 1 — unprocessed or minimally processed. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Kefir vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Kefir contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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