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Nutritional Profile of Lifeway Kefir (Plain, Lowfat)
We got 76 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Lifeway Kefir (Plain, Lowfat).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks first-rate (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Galactose (Carbohydrates)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for five additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Lactose (Carbohydrates)
- Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid (20:3 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Eicosatrienoic Acid (20:3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Palmitelaidic Acid (16:1 t) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Dairy and Egg Products) shows that it ranks sky-high (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Galactose (Carbohydrates)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for five additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Water (Water)
- Lactose (Carbohydrates)
- Eicosatrienoic Acid (20:3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid (20:3 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Lifeway Kefir (Plain, Lowfat)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Lifeway Kefir (Plain, Lowfat)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Lifeway Kefir (Plain, Lowfat)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Lifeway Kefir (Plain, Lowfat)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Lifeway Kefir (Plain, Lowfat)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Lifeway Kefir (Plain, Lowfat)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Lifeway Kefir (Plain, Lowfat)
In food category: Dairy and Egg Products
| Carbohydrates (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 4.8 g | 1.4 g | 225 | 2052 |
| Galactose | 910 mg | 258 mg | 2 | 4 |
| Lactose | 3.7 g | 1 g | 19 | 37 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 4.6 g | 1.3 g | 189 | 1215 |
| Fatty Acids (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 310 mg | 87.9 mg | 369 | 2551 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 53 mg | 15 mg | 328 | 2462 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 658 mg | 186.5 mg | 339 | 2184 |
| Fatty Acids, total trans | 37 mg | 10.5 mg | 46 | 724 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 1 g | 289.2 mg | 340 | 1646 |
| Saturated Fats (11) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Arachidic Acid (20:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 31 | 227 |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 191 | 429 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 21 mg | 6 mg | 215 | 511 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 18 mg | 5.1 mg | 162 | 340 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 169 | 396 |
| Heptadecanoic Acid (17:0) | 7 mg | 2 mg | 47 | 316 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 223 | 681 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 105 mg | 29.8 mg | 263 | 1045 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 308 mg | 87.3 mg | 344 | 1971 |
| Pentadecanoic Acid (15:0) | 13 mg | 3.7 mg | 41 | 163 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 118 mg | 33.5 mg | 332 | 1573 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Elaidic Acid (18:1 t) | 27 mg | 7.7 mg | 39 | 638 |
| Heptadecenoic Acid (17:1) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 30 | 187 |
| Myristoleic Acid (14:1) | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 39 | 193 |
| Oleate (18:1 c) | 246 mg | 69.7 mg | 40 | 838 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 273 mg | 77.4 mg | 368 | 2548 |
| Palmitelaidic Acid (16:1 t) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 23 | 83 |
| Palmitoleate (16:1 c) | 17 mg | 4.8 mg | 33 | 486 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 245 | 963 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 78 | 470 |
| trans-Monoenoic Fatty Acids | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 41 | 626 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (11) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid, ALA (18:3 n-3) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 40 | 482 |
| cis-Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6 c,c) | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 43 | 986 |
| Conjugated Linoleic Acid, CLA (18:2) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 33 | 183 |
| Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid (20:3 n-6) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 23 | 57 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 26 | 196 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 106 | 292 |
| Eicosatrienoic Acid (20:3) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 22 | 74 |
| Linelaidic Acid (18:2 t) | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 31 | 187 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 42 mg | 11.9 mg | 324 | 2352 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 226 | 950 |
| trans-Polyenoic Fatty Acids | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 30 | 218 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 1.1 g | 256 | 1240 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 13 µg | 3.7 µg | 67 | 442 |
| Folate, food | 13 µg | 3.7 µg | 60 | 276 |
| Folate, total | 13 µg | 3.7 µg | 65 | 379 |
| Niacin | 150 µg | 42.5 µg | 195 | 2379 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 385 µg | 109.1 µg | 97 | 803 |
| Riboflavin | 135 µg | 38.3 µg | 250 | 676 |
| Thiamin | 30 µg | 8.5 µg | 117 | 854 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 µg | 0.1 µg | 132 | 701 |
| Vitamin B6 | 58 µg | 16.4 µg | 156 | 923 |
| Vitamin C | 200 µg | 56.7 µg | 74 | 621 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 20 µg | 5.7 µg | 184 | 642 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 122 | 924 |
| Retinol | 171 µg | 48.5 µg | 84 | 308 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 569 IU | 161.3 IU | 79 | 542 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 171 µg | 48.5 µg | 91 | 539 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 37 | 149 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 41 IU | 11.6 IU | 42 | 162 |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 30 | 95 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 130 mg | 36.9 mg | 148 | 415 |
| Copper, Cu | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 128 | 840 |
| Iron, Fe | 40 µg | 11.3 µg | 163 | 935 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 61 | 359 |
| Manganese, Mn | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 67 | 1025 |
| Phosphorus, P | 105 mg | 29.8 mg | 194 | 559 |
| Potassium, K | 164 mg | 46.5 mg | 127 | 734 |
| Selenium, Se | 3.6 µg | 1 µg | 197 | 657 |
| Sodium, Na | 40 mg | 11.3 mg | 308 | 1110 |
| Zinc, Zn | 460 µg | 130.4 µg | 184 | 878 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 174 | 376 |
| Choline | 15.2 mg | 4.3 mg | 173 | 1004 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 89.7 g | 25.4 g | 17 | 248 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 720 mg | 204.1 mg | 148 | 595 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 43 kcal | 12.2 kcal | 260 | 646 |
| KJ (Energy) | 182 kj | 51.6 kj | 196 | 980 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Lifeway Kefir (Plain, Lowfat)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 243.0 g | 8.6 oz |
| Bottle | 971.0 g | 34.3 oz |
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| Kefir | No of Nutrients |
(Unspecified Fat Content) | 50 |
| Strawberry Kefir | No of Nutrients |
(Lowfat) | 78 |
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