Food Nutrition Facts: Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY

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Food Description:
(fdcid: 170904)
 Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY
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 		43
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.02g 1.3%
Saturated Fat 0.66g 3.3%
Trans Fat 0.04g
Cholesterol 5mg 1.7%
Sodium 40mg 1.7%
Total Carbohydrate 4.77g 1.7%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 4.61g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 3.79g 7.6%
Vitamin D 1mcg 5%
Calcium 130mg 10%
Iron 0.04mg 0.2%
Potassium 164mg 3.5%
Vitamin A 171 mcg 19%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2%
Thiamin 0.03mg 2.5%
Riboflavin 0.14mg 10.4%
Niacin 0.15mg 0.9%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 3.4%
Folate 13mcg DFE 3.2%
Vitamin B12 0.29mcg 12.1%
Phosphorus 105mg 8.4%
Magnesium 12mg 2.9%
Zinc 0.46mg 4.2%
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 (43 kcal)
Nutrient Gram Calories Percent Rec%2
Carbohydrate 4.77 19.08 43.9% 45-65%
Protein 3.79 15.16 34.9% 10-35%
Total Fat 1.02 9.18 21.1% 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%
Calcium, Ca 130 mg 10.00%

Potential Health Risk Nutrients
Nutrient Amount DV%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.037 g N/A

Other Top Beneficial Nutrients
Nutrient Amount DV%
Vitamin A, RAE 171 µg 19.00%
Vitamin B12 0.29 µg 12.08%
Vitamin A, IU 569 IU 11.38%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 0.135 mg 10.38%


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Food Nutrition Detail
Macronutrients (Proximates) Hide 0 Value Nutrients
Nutrient Name Amount DV% Ref Daily Value
Water 89.7 g
Energy 43 kcal 2.15% 2,000 kcal
Energy 182 kJ
Protein 3.79 g 7.58% 50 g
Total lipid (fat) 1.02 g 1.31% 78 g
Ash 0.72 g

Minerals Hide 0 Value Nutrients
Nutrient Name Amount DV% Ref Daily Value
Calcium, Ca 130 mg 10.00% 1,300 mg
Iron, Fe 0.04 mg 0.22% 18 mg
Magnesium, Mg 12 mg 2.86% 420 mg
Phosphorus, P 105 mg 8.40% 1,250 mg
Potassium, K 164 mg 3.49% 4,700 mg
Sodium, Na 40 mg 1.74% 2,300 mg
Zinc, Zn 0.46 mg 4.18% 11 mg
Copper, Cu 0.009 mg 1.00% 0.9 mg
Manganese, Mn 0.005 mg 0.22% 2.3 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 0.2 mg 0.22% 90 mg
Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) 0.03 mg 2.50% 1.2 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 0.135 mg 10.38% 1.3 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B-3) 0.15 mg 0.94% 16 mg
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B-5) 0.385 mg 7.70% 5 mg
Vitamin B6 0.058 mg 3.41% 1.7 mg
Folate, total (Vitamin B-9) 13 µg 3.25% 400 µg
Folic acid 0 µg
Folate, food 13 µg 3.25% 400 µg
Folate, DFE 13 µg 3.25% 400 µg
Choline, total 15.2 mg 2.76% 550 mg
Vitamin B12 0.29 µg 12.08% 2.4 µg
Vitamin B-12, added 0 µg
Vitamin A, RAE 171 µg 19.00% 900 µg
Retinol 171 µg
Carotene, beta 0 µg
Carotene, alpha 0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta 0 µg
Vitamin A, IU 569 IU 11.38% 5,000 IU
Lycopene 0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin 0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.02 mg 0.13% 15 mg
Vitamin E, added 0 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units 41 IU
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 1 µg 5.00% 20 µg
Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) 0 µg
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 1 µg
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 0.1 µg 0.08% 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 4.77 g 1.73% 275 g
Fiber, total dietary 0 g 0.00% 28 g
Total Sugars 4.61 g 9.22% 50 g
Sucrose 0 g
Glucose 0 g
Fructose 0 g
Lactose 3.7 g
Maltose 0 g
Galactose 0.91 g

Fats and Fatty Acids (Lipids) Hide 0 Value Nutrients
Nutrient Name Amount DV% Ref Daily Value
Fatty acids, total saturated 0.658 g 3.29% 20 g
SFA 4:0 0.029 g
SFA 6:0 0.018 g
SFA 8:0 0.008 g
SFA 10:0 0.021 g
SFA 12:0 0.029 g
SFA 14:0 0.105 g
SFA 15:0 0.013 g
SFA 16:0 0.308 g
SFA 17:0 0.007 g
SFA 18:0 0.118 g
SFA 20:0 0.002 g
SFA 22:0 0 g
SFA 24:0 0 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.31 g
MUFA 14:1 0.011 g
MUFA 15:1 0 g
MUFA 16:1 0.02 g
MUFA 16:1 c 0.017 g
MUFA 17:1 0.003 g
MUFA 18:1 0.273 g
MUFA 18:1 c 0.246 g
MUFA 20:1 0.004 g
MUFA 22:1 0 g
MUFA 22:1 c 0 g
MUFA 24:1 c 0 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.053 g
PUFA 18:2 0.042 g
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c 0.029 g
PUFA 18:2 CLAs 0.006 g
PUFA 18:3 0.006 g
PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) 0.006 g
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c 0 g
PUFA 18:3i 0 g
PUFA 18:4 0 g
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c 0 g
PUFA 20:3 0.002 g
PUFA 20:3 n-3 0 g
PUFA 20:3 n-6 0.002 g
PUFA 20:4 0.002 g
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0 g
PUFA 22:4 0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.001 g
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0 g
Fatty acids, total trans 0.037 g
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic 0.03 g
TFA 16:1 t 0.003 g
TFA 18:1 t 0.027 g
TFA 22:1 t 0 g
TFA 18:2 t not further defined 0.008 g
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic 0.008 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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