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Kefir vs. Condensed milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between kefir and condensed milk

  • Condensed milk is richer than kefir in vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, choline, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for condensed milk is 24% higher.
  • Kefir contains less cholesterol.
  • Kefir has a lower glycemic index than condensed milk.

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

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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.
Kefir
Kefir
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 39% 14% 1.5% 3% 13% 45% 5.2% 0.65% 20%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.2%
Contains more IronIron +375%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +104.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +311.1%

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.
Kefir
Kefir
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 57% 0.4% 15% 7.5% 31% 2.8% 23% 13% 36% 0.25% 9.8% 8.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.7% 25% 3.2% 3% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +486.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
Kefir
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4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +231.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.7%
Contains more FatsFats +835.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1114.3%
Contains more OtherOther +150.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
Kefir
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64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.658 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.486 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.337 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +682.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +535.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kefir Condensed milk
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Kefir Condensed milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.416mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.658g 5.486g 22%
Phosphorus 105mg 253mg 21%
Selenium 3.6µg 14.8µg 20%
Carbs 4.48g 54.4g 17%
Calcium 130mg 284mg 15%
Calories 41kcal 321kcal 14%
Choline 15.2mg 89.1mg 13%
Fats 0.93g 8.7g 12%
Vitamin A 171µg 74µg 11%
Cholesterol 5mg 34mg 10%
Protein 3.79g 7.91g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.385mg 0.75mg 7%
Potassium 164mg 371mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.44µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.09mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.31g 2.427g 5%
Sodium 40mg 127mg 4%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.94mg 4%
Vitamin D 1µg 0.2µg 4%
Vitamin D 41IU 6IU 4%
Magnesium 12mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2.6mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.337g 2%
Iron 0.04mg 0.19mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.16mg 1%
Copper 0.009mg 0.015mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.051mg 1%
Folate 13µg 11µg 1%
Net carbs 4.48g 54.4g N/A
Sugar 4.61g 54.4g N/A
Manganese 0.005mg 0.006mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.6µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0%
Threonine 0.357mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.479mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.627mg 0%
Methionine 0.198mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0%
Valine 0.529mg 0%
Histidine 0.214mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kefir Condensed milk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Kefir
26%
Condensed milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kefir
38%
Condensed milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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 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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/nutrients
  2. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.