Varieties
Kefir is available both unsweetened and sweetened with fruit such as raspberries, or with other flavorings.
Preparation, uses, and tips
This dairy product can be used as-is, or in recipes wherever yogurt or sour cream is called for.
Nutritional Highlights
Kefir (low-fat, plain), 1 cup (227g)
Calories: 160
Protein: 14g
Carbohydrate: 8g
Total Fat: 2.5g
Fiber: 0.0g
*Good source of: Vitamin A (500 IU)
*Excellent source of: Calcium (300mg), and Vitamin D (100 IU)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.
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2006-09-07
