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Condensed milk vs. Kefir — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Condensed milk and Kefir

  • Condensed milk is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, Choline, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12, yet Kefir is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Condensed milk is 24% higher.
  • Condensed milk contains 7 times more Cholesterol than Kefir. Condensed milk contains 34mg of Cholesterol, while Kefir contains 5mg.
  • Kefir contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened and Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Condensed milk
Condensed milk
9
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1
Kefir
Kefir
Contains more Calcium +118.5%
Contains more Iron +375%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +141%
Contains more Potassium +126.2%
Contains more Zinc +104.3%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Selenium +311.1%
Contains less Sodium -68.5%
Condensed milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 86% 8% 19% 109% 33% 17% 26% 5% 1% 81%
Kefir
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 2% 9% 45% 15% 6% 13% 3% 1% 20%
Contains more Calcium +118.5%
Contains more Iron +375%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +141%
Contains more Potassium +126.2%
Contains more Zinc +104.3%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Selenium +311.1%
Contains less Sodium -68.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Condensed milk
Condensed milk
8
:
4
Kefir
Kefir
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.7%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Condensed milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 23% 96% 4% 45% 12% 9% 56% 2%
Kefir
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 30% 1% 8% 32% 3% 24% 14% 10% 37% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.7%
Contains more Folate +18.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Condensed milk
Condensed milk
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1
Kefir
Kefir
Contains more Protein +108.7%
Contains more Fats +835.5%
Contains more Carbs +1114.3%
Contains more Other +150.7%
Contains more Water +231.6%
Condensed milk
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 g
Kefir
4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +108.7%
Contains more Fats +835.5%
Contains more Carbs +1114.3%
Contains more Other +150.7%
Contains more Water +231.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Condensed milk
Condensed milk
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Kefir
Kefir
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +682.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +535.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Condensed milk
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.486 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.337 g
Kefir
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +682.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +535.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Condensed milk Kefir
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Condensed milk Kefir Opinion
Net carbs 54.4g 4.48g Condensed milk
Protein 7.91g 3.79g Condensed milk
Fats 8.7g 0.93g Condensed milk
Carbs 54.4g 4.48g Condensed milk
Calories 321kcal 41kcal Condensed milk
Sugar 54.4g 4.61g Kefir
Calcium 284mg 130mg Condensed milk
Iron 0.19mg 0.04mg Condensed milk
Magnesium 26mg 12mg Condensed milk
Phosphorus 253mg 105mg Condensed milk
Potassium 371mg 164mg Condensed milk
Sodium 127mg 40mg Kefir
Zinc 0.94mg 0.46mg Condensed milk
Copper 0.015mg 0.009mg Condensed milk
Manganese 0.006mg 0.005mg Condensed milk
Selenium 14.8µg 3.6µg Condensed milk
Vitamin A 267IU 569IU Kefir
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 171µg Kefir
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.02mg Condensed milk
Vitamin D 6IU 41IU Kefir
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1µg Kefir
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0.2mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.03mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B2 0.416mg 0.135mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.15mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0.385mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.058mg Kefir
Folate 11µg 13µg Kefir
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 0.29µg Condensed milk
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.1µg Condensed milk
Tryptophan 0.112mg Condensed milk
Threonine 0.357mg Condensed milk
Isoleucine 0.479mg Condensed milk
Leucine 0.775mg Condensed milk
Lysine 0.627mg Condensed milk
Methionine 0.198mg Condensed milk
Phenylalanine 0.382mg Condensed milk
Valine 0.529mg Condensed milk
Histidine 0.214mg Condensed milk
Cholesterol 34mg 5mg Kefir
Trans Fat 0.037g Condensed milk
Saturated Fat 5.486g 0.658g Kefir
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 2.427g 0.31g Condensed milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.337g 0.053g Condensed milk
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g Kefir
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Kefir
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kefir

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is better in case of low diet
Condensed milk Kefir
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Condensed milk
16%
Kefir
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Condensed milk
15%
Kefir

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.828g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir
Kefir is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/nutrients
  2. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.