Food with Nutrition Similar to Kefir


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Similar to Kefir

A popular dairy product, kefir is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium. It also has significant amounts of protein, Vitamin D, potassium, riboflavin and Vitamin B12. One cup of kefir contains about 104 calories.

Many foods are similar nutritionally to kefir, including whipping cream, chocolate ice cream, sour cream and cream cheese.

The closest vegan nutritional substitutes to kefir include watercress.

We compared the key nutrients in kefir (Vitamin A and calcium) to nutrients in hundreds of other foods with data from USDA.[1]

Summary of the most similar foods by category:
dairy and eggs: Whipping Cream, Sour Cream, Cream Cheese, Half and Half, Vanilla Ice Cream, Ricotta Cheese, Skim Milk, Egg Yolk, Fried Egg, Buttermilk, Milk, Cheddar Cheese, Egg, Yogurt, Goat Cheese, Boiled Egg, Greek Yogurt, Feta Cheese
vegan: Chocolate Ice Cream, Watercress
The details of the top 20 foods most nutritionally similar to kefir are below.

dairy and eggs

There are quite a few dairy or egg products that offer similar nutritional benefits to kefir. Whipping cream, sour cream, cream cheese, half and half and vanilla ice cream are all high in Vitamin A and or calcium.

Whipping Cream

image of whipping cream

Similarity: > 95%

Whipping cream is also high in Vitamin A and calcium. Also, whipping cream contains more Vitamin B12 than kefir.

For 100 grams of kefir and whipping cream:


Kefir
(3/8 cup)
Whipping Cream
(1.75 cup)
171
Vitamin A (UG)
188
130
calcium (MG)
101
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0.981 | 0.981 | 1.68 Complete Comparison:
Whipping Cream vs. Kefir


Sour Cream

image of sour cream

Similarity: > 95%

Sour cream is also high in Vitamin A and calcium. Also, sour cream contains more trans fat than kefir.

For 100 grams of kefir and sour cream:


Kefir
(3/8 cup)
Sour Cream
(8 tbsps)
171
Vitamin A (UG)
124
130
calcium (MG)
101
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0.965 | 0.965 | 1.52 Complete Comparison:
Sour Cream vs. Kefir


Cream Cheese

image of cream cheese

Similarity: > 95%

Cream cheese is also high in Vitamin A and calcium. Also, cream cheese contains more protein, trans fat and riboflavin than kefir.

For 100 grams of kefir and cream cheese:


Kefir
(3/8 cup)
Cream Cheese
(7 tbsps)
171
Vitamin A (UG)
308
130
calcium (MG)
97
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0.964 | 0.964 | 2.44 Complete Comparison:
Cream Cheese vs. Kefir


Half and Half

image of half and half

Similarity: > 95%

Half and half is also high in calcium and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, half and half contains more trans fat and thiamin than kefir.

For 100 grams of kefir and half and half:


Kefir
(3/8 cup)
Half and Half
(3.5 fls)
171
Vitamin A (UG)
97
130
calcium (MG)
107
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0.956 | 0.956 | 1.4 Complete Comparison:
Half and Half vs. Kefir


Vanilla Ice Cream

image of vanilla ice cream

Similarity: > 95%

Vanilla ice cream is also high in Vitamin A and calcium. Also, vanilla ice cream contains more dietary fiber and riboflavin than kefir.

For 100 grams of kefir and vanilla ice cream:


Kefir
(3/8 cup)
Vanilla Ice Cream
(1.5 serving)
171
Vitamin A (UG)
118
130
calcium (MG)
128
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0.955 | 0.955 | 1.82 Complete Comparison:
Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Kefir


Ricotta Cheese

image of ricotta cheese

Similarity: > 90%

Ricotta cheese is also high in Vitamin A and calcium. Also, ricotta cheese contains more protein, potassium and riboflavin than kefir.

For 100 grams of kefir and ricotta cheese:


Kefir
(3/8 cup)
Ricotta Cheese
(3.5 ounces)
171
Vitamin A (UG)
120
130
calcium (MG)
206
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0.93 | 0.93 | 2.22 Complete Comparison:
Ricotta Cheese vs. Kefir


Skim Milk

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Similarity: > 90%

Skim milk is also high in calcium and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, skim milk contains more Vitamin B12 than kefir.

For 100 grams of kefir and skim milk:


Kefir
(3/8 cup)
Skim Milk
(3/8 cup)
171
Vitamin A (UG)
61
130
calcium (MG)
122
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0.93 | 0.93 | 1.3 Complete Comparison:
Skim Milk vs. Kefir


Egg Yolk

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Similarity: > 90%

More nutritionally dense than kefir, egg yolk is also high in Vitamin A and calcium. Also, egg yolk contains more protein, Vitamin D and Vitamin E than kefir.

For 100 grams of kefir and egg yolk:


Kefir
(3/8 cup)
Egg Yolk
(6 large)
171
Vitamin A (UG)
381
130
calcium (MG)
129
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0.922 | 0.922 | 6.97 Complete Comparison:
Egg Yolk vs. Kefir


Fried Egg

image of fried egg

Similarity: > 90%

More nutritionally dense than kefir, fried egg is also high in Vitamin A and calcium. Also, fried egg contains more protein, Vitamin D and iron than kefir.

For 100 grams of kefir and fried egg:


Kefir
(3/8 cup)
Fried Egg
(2.25 large)
171
Vitamin A (UG)
219
130
calcium (MG)
62
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0.922 | 0.922 | 4.12 Complete Comparison:
Fried Egg vs. Kefir


Buttermilk

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Similarity: > 90%

Buttermilk is also high in calcium and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, buttermilk contains more Vitamin B12 than kefir.

For 100 grams of kefir and buttermilk:


Kefir
(3/8 cup)
Buttermilk
(3/8 cup)
171
Vitamin A (UG)
47
130
calcium (MG)
115
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0.92 | 0.92 | 1.31 Complete Comparison:
Buttermilk vs. Kefir


Milk

image of milk

Similarity: > 90%

Milk is also high in calcium and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, milk contains more Vitamin C and Vitamin B12 than kefir.

For 100 grams of kefir and milk:


Kefir
(3/8 cup)
Milk
(3/8 cup)
171
Vitamin A (UG)
55
130
calcium (MG)
120
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0.918 | 0.918 | 1.33 Complete Comparison:
Milk vs. Kefir


Cheddar Cheese

image of cheddar cheese

Similarity: > 90%

More nutritionally dense than kefir, cheddar cheese is also high in Vitamin A and calcium. Also, cheddar cheese contains more protein, riboflavin and Vitamin B12 than kefir.

For 100 grams of kefir and cheddar cheese:


Kefir
(3/8 cup)
Cheddar Cheese
(3/4 cup)
171
Vitamin A (UG)
337
130
calcium (MG)
710
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0.912 | 0.912 | 5.35 Complete Comparison:
Cheddar Cheese vs. Kefir


Egg

image of egg

Similarity: > 90%

More nutritionally dense than kefir, egg is also high in Vitamin A and calcium. Also, egg contains more protein, Vitamin D and iron than kefir.

For 100 grams of kefir and egg:


Kefir
(3/8 cup)
Egg
(2 large)
171
Vitamin A (UG)
160
130
calcium (MG)
56
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0.909 | 0.909 | 3.59 Complete Comparison:
Egg vs. Kefir


Yogurt

image of yogurt

Similarity: > 90%

Yogurt is also high in calcium and contains some of the same nutrients.

For 100 grams of kefir and yogurt:


Kefir
(3/8 cup)
Yogurt
(5/8 container)
171
Vitamin A (UG)
27
130
calcium (MG)
121
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0.904 | 0.904 | 1.15 Complete Comparison:
Yogurt vs. Kefir


Goat Cheese

image of goat cheese

Similarity: > 90%

More nutritionally dense than kefir, goat cheese is also high in Vitamin A and calcium. Also, goat cheese contains more protein, iron and riboflavin than kefir.

For 100 grams of kefir and goat cheese:


Kefir
(3/8 cup)
Goat Cheese
(3.5 ounces)
171
Vitamin A (UG)
407
130
calcium (MG)
298
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0.902 | 0.902 | 3.98 Complete Comparison:
Goat Cheese vs. Kefir


Boiled Egg

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Similarity: > 90%

More nutritionally dense than kefir, boiled egg is also high in Vitamin A and calcium. Also, boiled egg contains more protein, Vitamin D and iron than kefir.

For 100 grams of kefir and boiled egg:


Kefir
(3/8 cup)
Boiled Egg
(3/4 cup)
171
Vitamin A (UG)
149
130
calcium (MG)
50
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0.902 | 0.902 | 3.59 Complete Comparison:
Boiled Egg vs. Kefir


Greek Yogurt

image of greek yogurt

Similarity: 89%

Greek yogurt is also high in calcium and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, greek yogurt contains more protein, iron, riboflavin and Vitamin B12 than kefir.

For 100 grams of kefir and greek yogurt:


Kefir
(3/8 cup)
Greek Yogurt
(1/2 container)
171
Vitamin A (UG)
90
130
calcium (MG)
115
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0.887 | 0.887 | 1.79 Complete Comparison:
Greek Yogurt vs. Kefir


Feta Cheese

image of feta cheese

Similarity: 88%

More nutritionally dense than kefir, feta cheese is also high in Vitamin A and calcium. Also, feta cheese contains more protein, iron and thiamin than kefir.

For 100 grams of kefir and feta cheese:


Kefir
(3/8 cup)
Feta Cheese
(5/8 cup)
171
Vitamin A (UG)
125
130
calcium (MG)
493
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0.882 | 0.882 | 5.04 Complete Comparison:
Feta Cheese vs. Kefir


vegan


Chocolate Ice Cream

image of chocolate ice cream

Similarity: > 95%

Chocolate ice cream is also high in Vitamin A and calcium. Also, chocolate ice cream contains more dietary fiber and iron than kefir.

For 100 grams of kefir and chocolate ice cream:


Kefir
(3/8 cup)
Chocolate Ice Cream
(1.75 serving)
171
Vitamin A (UG)
118
130
calcium (MG)
109
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0.965 | 0.965 | 2 Complete Comparison:
Chocolate Ice Cream vs. Kefir


Watercress

image of watercress

Similarity: > 90%

More nutritionally dense than kefir, watercress are also high in Vitamin A and calcium. Moreover, watercress contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin C, potassium and Vitamin B6 than kefir.

For 100 grams of kefir and watercress:


Kefir
(3/8 cup)
Watercress
(3 cups)
171
Vitamin A (UG)
160
130
calcium (MG)
120
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0.895 | 0.895 | 2.93 Complete Comparison:
Watercress vs. Kefir



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