Kefir is a popular sour-milk drink, for the preparation of which cow milk is used (whole or fat-free) and kefir fungi. To find out how many calories in a glass of kefir, you need to know its fat content.
Caloric content of low-fat kefir
The least calorie content among the varieties of this fermented milk is skimmed yogurt, which is why it is preferred by people watching the figure. The caloric content of this kefir is 31 kcal per 100 g. The fat-free yogurt is also useful because it cleanses the body very well of the products of vital activity. Caloric content of 1% low-fat kefir is also low and is 40 kcal per 100 g. Thus, the calorie content of a glass (200 g) of low-fat kefir is from 62 to 80 kcal.
Caloric content of other varieties of yogurt
Low-fat products do not appeal to all people, so some try to compromise and choose kefir with 2.5% fat content. Nutritionists consider this product to be as balanced as possible on the ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates , and its caloric value per 100 g is 53 kcal. Caloric content of a glass of 2.5% kefir is 106 kcal.
Despite the fact that 3,2% of yogurt is considered to be fat, this drink has a lot of admirers, tk. it has a more intense and delicate taste than other varieties. In addition, the absorption of calcium from dairy products occurs only in the presence of fats, so this kefir is most useful for children and the elderly. Caloric content of 3.2% kefir - 56 kcal, a glass of this sour milk drink will give you 112 calories.
Benefits of kefir
Thanks to the fermentation process, yogurt acquires a lot of useful properties. Due to the fact that milk molecules in kefir are destroyed by lactic acid bacteria, this product is well absorbed by the body. In addition, kefir contains many enzymes, amino acids, vitamins and antibacterial substances that have beneficial effects on many body systems and suppress harmful microflora.