Kefir: calories and nutrition facts
Kefir has 61 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Cup (125 g), has 76 kcal.
- Calories
- 61 kcal
- Protein
- 3.2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 4.5 g
- Fat
- 3.4 g
Per 100 g
Kefir: how many calories?
Kefir has 61 kcal per 100 g, with 3.2 g protein, 4.5 g carbs and 3.4 g fat. A 125 g serving (1 Cup) has 76 kcal. That is less than the average for Dairy (210 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein21%
- Carbohydrates29%
- Fat50%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 76 kcal
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 5.6 g
- Fat
- 4.3 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (125 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 61 kcal | 76 kcal |
| Fat | 3.4 g | 4.3 g |
| of which saturated fat | 2.3 g | 2.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.5 g | 5.6 g |
| of which sugars | 3.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 4 g |
| Sodium | 49 mg | 61 mg |
| Water | 87.6 g | 109.5 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 159 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Potassium | 155 mg | 194 mg |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 16 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 2 September 2026.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(61 kcal) | 3% |
| Fat(3.4 g) | 5% |
| of which saturated fat(2.3 g) | 12% |
| Carbohydrates(4.5 g) | 2% |
| of which sugars(3.4 g) | 4% |
| Protein(3.2 g) | 6% |
| Salt(0.12 g) | 2% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- High protein (at least 20% of calories)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
- Low sodium (120 mg or less)
Kefir: frequently asked questions
Kefir: how many calories per serving?
A 125 g serving (1 Cup) has 76 kcal.
Kefir: how much protein?
Kefir contains 3.2 g of protein per 100 g, 6% of the 50 g reference intake.
Kefir: how much fibre?
Kefir provides 0 g of fibre per 100 g, 0% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Kefir: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 164 g of this food.
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