USDA Standard Reference · Dairy and Egg Products
Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY
Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 170904).
- 43
- Calories
- 3.8g
- Protein
- 4.8g
- Carbs
- 1.0g
- Fat
Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY contains 43 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 3.8g of protein, 1.0g of fat, and 4.8g of carbohydrates per 100g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
What This Food Tells Us
Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY is catalogued in the USDA FoodData Central database under FDC ID 170904 as a usda standard reference entry, belonging to the "Dairy and Egg Products" food group. Each 243g serving delivers 43 calories, broken down into 3.8g protein, 1.0g fat, and 4.8g carbohydrates. This macronutrient profile shapes how the food contributes to daily energy needs and fits into different eating patterns.
Looking deeper at the nutrient density, fiber data is not reported for this entry alongside 4.6g of total sugars and 40mg of sodium (2% of the 2,300mg daily limit). By calorie share, protein supplies 35%, fat 21%, and carbohydrates 44% of total energy, useful when matching a food to goals like muscle building, weight management, or blood-sugar balance. Notable micronutrient strengths include Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units at 205000% DV.
Based on the per-100g standardization (FDA convention), Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY qualifies as low carb, low fat, very low calorie, low sodium within common dietary frameworks. All figures originate from USDA laboratory analysis or manufacturer-submitted label data under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program. USDA stores values at a 100g standardization to enable apples-to-apples comparison; this page surfaces both the per-serving FDA-label values (matching the package) and the per-100g basis when they differ. Use the Similar Foods section below to see 6 nutritionally comparable items, or browse the full "Dairy and Egg Products" category for context. For a broader view, the nutrition guides linked below explain how to read daily values, compare foods fairly, and spot hidden sugars that routine label reading misses.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
At 43 calories per 100g, Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY gets 35% of its calories from protein , 21% from fat , and 44% from carbohydrates.
Notable micronutrients include Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units (205000% DV).
Allergen indicators
No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list — always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
43 kcal = 2% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY compares to Dairy and Egg Products
Per 100 g, against the average across all dairy and egg products foods in USDA FoodData Central.
25% Higher in protein than 25% of dairy and egg products on record.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Dairy and Egg Products group. Compare against a specific food →
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.8 G | 0% |
| Energy | 43.0 KCAL | — |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.0 G | 0% |
| Protein | 3.8 G | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 G | — |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.0 G | 0% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.0 G | — |
| Ash | 0.7 G | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 MG | — |
| Energy | 182.0 kJ | — |
| Fructose | 0.0 G | — |
| Galactose | 0.9 G | — |
| Glucose | 0.0 G | — |
| Lactose | 3.7 G | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 G | — |
| Sucrose | 0.0 G | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 MG | — |
| Water | 89.7 G | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 15.2 MG | — |
| Folate, DFE | 13.0 UG | — |
| Folate, food | 13.0 UG | — |
| Folate, total | 13.0 UG | — |
| Folic acid | 0.0 UG | — |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | — |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | — |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | — |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.3 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | — |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.2 MG | — |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.1 UG | — |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 130.0 MG | 10% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.0 MG | 0% |
| Potassium, K | 164.0 MG | 3% |
| Sodium, Na | 40.0 MG | 2% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 41 IU | 205000% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | — |
| Carotene, beta | 0.0 UG | — |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | — |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.0 UG | — |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | — |
| Magnesium, Mg | 12.0 MG | — |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | — |
| Phosphorus, P | 105.0 MG | — |
| Retinol | 171.0 UG | — |
| Selenium, Se | 3.6 UG | — |
| Vitamin A, IU | 569 IU | — |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 171.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 1.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.0 MG | — |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.5 MG | — |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 5.0 MG | 2% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.7 G | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.0 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.3 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.1 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.0 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.3 G | — |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 0.2 G | — |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.1 G | — |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.3 G | — |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.1 G | — |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.0 G | — |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.0 G | — |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.0 G | — |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.0 G | — |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.0 UG | — |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.0 G | — |
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 170904) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.