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Typically a small-portion probiotic dairy drink containing fermented milk, sugar, and live cultures.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 bottle (mini) of Lactic acid bacteria drink (65 g) has 31 calories. That works out to 48 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.3 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.2 µg of B12 covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 bottle (mini) · 65 g
31
KCAL / 65G
Carbs
7.3g
· 3% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% 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 96% · Protein 4% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 31 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.3 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% |
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 bottle (mini) | 65 g | 31 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 7 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (medium) | 60 g | 29 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 100 g | 48 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 125 g | 60 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 200 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 115 kcal |
Calculated from 48 calories per 100 g.
Often you can, but the drink does not replace an antibiotic or treat an infection. Some antibiotics need to be taken separately from dairy products, so ask your pharmacist about the timing for your specific medicine.
Usually, yes: keep it chilled unless its packaging says otherwise. Refrigerate it again after opening and drink it promptly, since leaving a fermented milk drink warm can affect its quality and live cultures.
Yes, it can cause bloating or other digestive discomfort in some people, particularly if they are sensitive to dairy or lactose. If it repeatedly causes symptoms, stop drinking it and consider whether other dairy foods have the same effect.
Not necessarily. Yakult is one branded fermented milk drink, while “lactic acid bacteria drink” describes a broader type of product. Recipes, bacterial cultures, sweetness, and serving sizes can differ between brands.
You can freeze it, but it may separate or change texture when thawed, and freezing can affect the live cultures. It is generally better enjoyed chilled as sold rather than frozen.
Yes, there is no need to pair it with food. If drinking it without a meal makes your stomach uncomfortable, have it alongside food instead; it does not need to be taken at a special time.
Many children who tolerate dairy can have it, but it should not replace breast milk, infant formula, or a balanced meal. These drinks often contain added sugar, so offer them as an occasional drink rather than a main source of nutrition.
A lactic acid bacteria drink is usually a small, mild, sweet fermented-milk drink. Kefir is typically tangier and fermented with a wider community of bacteria and yeasts, so the taste and cultures are not interchangeable.
You can ferment milk at home using a suitable live-culture starter, but the result will not necessarily match a commercial drink’s cultures, sweetness, or texture. Use clean equipment and follow safe fermentation practices.
It may contain lactose because it is made from fermented milk; fermentation does not guarantee that all lactose is removed. People with lactose intolerance may still have symptoms, and anyone with a milk allergy should avoid it.
Vitamins
B12
0.16µg · 7% DV
B5
0.21mg · 4% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
Biotin
0.98µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Iodine
5.2µg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
20mg · 3% DV
Calcium
26mg · 3% DV
Zinc
0.26mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
36mg · 1% DV
Sodium
23mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 31 calories in 1 bottle (mini) (65 g):
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A Lactic acid bacteria drink is a small bottled beverage made by fermenting milk with live cultures. The style became widely known through Japan and is now sold in many countries, including in shops serving international communities. It is smooth and pourable, with a gently tangy flavour balanced by sweetness, and is usually enjoyed chilled. People often have one as a quick breakfast addition or an afternoon snack; its compact bottle also makes it easy to take on the go. Nutritionally, it is low in protein and fat but relatively high in carbohydrates for its size. Pair it with fruit or a handful of nuts for a more substantial snack.
Low
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.