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Probiotic, high protein, calcium source
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Altinkilic Plain Kefir (200 g) has 104 calories. That works out to 52 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.4 g of carbs, 6.6 g of protein, 3 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.8 µg of B12 covers 32% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 100 g
52
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
4.7g
· 2% DV
Protein
3.3g
· 7% DV
Fat
1.5g
· 2% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 41% · Protein 29% · Fat 30%
Vitamins
B12
0.38µg · 16% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
B5
0.37mg · 7% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
95mg · 14% DV
Calcium
120mg · 12% DV
Iodine
16µg · 11% DV
Selenium
2.5µg · 5% DV
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 52 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Kefir can be enjoyed at any time of day. It works well with breakfast, as a snack, or after exercise as a convenient source of protein; consistency matters more than the exact timing.
Most people can drink kefir on an empty stomach without a problem. If you have a sensitive stomach, reflux, or lactose sensitivity, start with a small serving or have it with food.
Keep it refrigerated, tightly closed, and use it within the period advised on the package after opening. Discard it if it develops an unusual smell, taste, or noticeably changed texture.
Yes, but freezing can cause separation and a grainier or thinner texture after thawing. It is best frozen for later use in smoothies, soups, or sauces rather than for drinking plain.
Its tangy taste and mild fizz come from acids and carbon dioxide produced during fermentation. These are usually normal characteristics when the package is intact and the product has been stored correctly.
Both can be nutritious fermented dairy foods, while kefir is usually drinkable and made with a different mix of cultures. Neither is automatically better; the most useful choice is one you tolerate and enjoy regularly.
Kefir pairs well with fruit, oats, cinnamon, and nuts for a satisfying snack. Having coffee on the same day is fine, although people with stomach sensitivity may prefer not to consume the two back-to-back.
Yes. Use it in cold soups, tzatziki-style dips, salad dressings, and smoothies. To better preserve its live cultures, avoid prolonged boiling and stir it into hot dishes after removing them from the heat.
Fermentation breaks down some lactose, so some people with lactose intolerance find kefir easier to tolerate than milk. It still contains dairy, so those with severe intolerance or a milk allergy should seek individual medical advice.
It can usually be consumed, but taking it a few hours apart from an antibiotic is a practical approach. People who are immunocompromised or receiving specialised treatment should ask their clinician about fermented foods.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.