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Kefir vs Skim Milk
Per 100g, Kefir has 7.5g carbs and Skim Milk has 7.7g. On carb quality they're a close call — both make a reasonable fuel choice.
Kefir and Skim Milk are closely matched
Side by side
per 100g| Metric | Kefir | Skim Milk |
|---|---|---|
Calories — | 52 | 56 |
Total carbs — | 7.5g | 7.7g |
Net carbs — | 7.5g | 7.7g |
Fiber Higher wins | 0g | 0g |
Sugar Lower wins | 6.9g | 7.7g |
Protein Higher wins | 3.6g | 5.7g |
Glycemic index Lower wins | — | 37 |
Glycemic load Lower wins | — | 2.8 |
Highlighted cell wins each row for carb quality. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.
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