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Probiotic kefir drink with beet and ginger
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Beet, lemon, ginger kefir (240 g) has 115 calories. That works out to 48 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.3 g of carbs, 7.2 g of protein, 2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 1 µg of B12 covers 42% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 34 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
115
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
17.3g
· 6% DV
Protein
7.2g
· 14% DV
Fat
2g
· 3% 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 60% · Protein 25% · Fat 15%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 3.12 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.19 g | |
| Sodium | 110 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.3 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 115 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 7 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 48 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 158 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 500 g | 240 kcal |
Calculated from 48 calories per 100 g.
Beet, lemon and ginger kefir is a kefir drink mixed with beetroot, lemon and ginger. It combines kefir’s tangy, creamy base with earthy beet, citrus brightness and ginger’s gentle heat; it is often blended and served chilled.
Blend plain kefir with cooked, cooled beet, a little lemon juice and freshly grated ginger to make beet, lemon and ginger kefir at home. Add the lemon and ginger gradually, taste, and serve chilled rather than fermenting the mixture with the beet.
Beet, lemon and ginger kefir tastes tangy and earthy, with citrus sharpness and a warm ginger finish. The beet adds some natural sweetness, while adjusting the lemon or ginger lets you make the flavor milder or more pronounced.
Yes, beet, lemon and ginger kefir can contain live microbes if it is made with kefir that still has active cultures. Pasteurized or heat-treated kefir may not; adding beet, lemon and ginger does not create probiotics on its own.
Yes, most people who tolerate dairy can include beet, lemon and ginger kefir as a regular drink. If kefir is new to you, start with a small serving, since fermented dairy can cause gas or bloating in some people.
Yes, lemon juice can make beet, lemon and ginger kefir look slightly curdled because its acidity affects the dairy proteins. That change alone does not mean it has spoiled; add the lemon gradually and drink the mixture soon after blending.
Either raw or cooked beet works in beet, lemon and ginger kefir. Cooked beet blends more smoothly and tastes sweeter; raw beet gives a more earthy flavor, so wash it well, peel it and blend thoroughly.
Keep beet, lemon and ginger kefir covered and refrigerated, and aim to drink a homemade batch within one to two days. Do not leave it out for extended periods, and discard it if its smell, appearance or texture changes unusually.
There is no proven best time to drink beet, lemon and ginger kefir. Have it with breakfast, alongside a meal or as a snack; choose a time that suits you, especially if acidic drinks bother your stomach.
You can warm beet, lemon and ginger kefir, but heating may reduce or destroy live cultures in the kefir. For a drink with active cultures, keep it cold or let it lose its chill briefly rather than heating it.
Vitamins
B12
1.01µg · 42% DV
B2
0.41mg · 32% DV
B5
0.77mg · 15% DV
Biotin
3.84µg · 13% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
221mg · 32% DV
Calcium
283mg · 28% DV
Selenium
7.44µg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
403mg · 12% DV
Sodium
110mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Beet, lemon, ginger kefir is a tangy drink made by blending beetroot, lemon and ginger into fermented milk kefir. The beet gives it an earthy sweetness and vivid colour, while lemon brightens the flavour and ginger adds a warming, peppery edge. It is usually served chilled, with a consistency that can be thicker than a juice but still easy to sip.
Enjoy it at breakfast or as a refreshing drink alongside a light lunch; it also works with savoury toast or a simple grain bowl. Its kefir base contributes protein, with 3 g per 100 g. For a milder, lighter-tasting glass, use less beet and ginger, or blend in a little plain kefir to soften their flavour.
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.
NOVA 3
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.32g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.22g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.