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Kefir calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of kefir contains 52 calories, with 3.5 g of protein, 4.5 g of carbohydrate and 2 g of fat. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 28% Carbs 36% Fat 36%
How kefir compares
Per 100 g, against the closest dairy in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kefir | 52 kcal | 3.5 g | 4.5 g | 2 g |
| 2% milk | 50 kcal | 3.3 g | 4.8 g | 2 g |
| Reduced fat cultured buttermilk | 56 kcal | 4.1 g | 5.3 g | 2 g |
| Semi-skimmed milk | 46 kcal | 3.3 g | 4.9 g | 1.5 g |
| Yogurt | 61 kcal | 3.5 g | 4.7 g | 3.3 g |
Nutrition facts for kefir
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 52 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
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Calories in common kefir servings
How many calories in a portion of kefir — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 52 kcal | 4 g | 5 g | 2 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in kefir?
Kefir has 52 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in kefir?
Kefir contains 3.5 g of protein per 100 g.
Is kefir low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Kefir has 4.5 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is kefir low in calories?
Compared with other dairy it is: 52 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 196.5 kcal.
Are these kefir calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the older curated row with unverified provenance. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source status: curated_unverified. The original provenance and value-reuse rights were not retained, so no license is asserted for this row's nutrition values. Unknown sugar is shown as unavailable, not measured zero. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
