The high protein and probiotics of the Greek yogurt has made it a staple for the healthcare system -you probably drove countless yogurt bowl variations of your food. But another age fermented milk product has entered the scene: Kefir. This drinkable probiotic celebrates a large comeback, especially at Tiktok, in which users rave about their health advantages (some say that daily consumption has eliminated their skin). But is Kefir really healthier than the proven Greek yogurt? We asked registered nutritionists Frances Largaran-Roth to cancel everything.
What is Greek yogurt?
“Greek yogurt is manufactured by tense the normal yogurt (up to three times) to remove the whey,” says Larvonan-Roth. This process leads to a creamier consistency and a higher protein content than normal yogurt. Since the whey sugar contains, the tension process “reduces the natural sugar content and facilitates people with lactose intolerance to digestion.”
Nutrition
Greek yogurt is a rich source of protein and probiotics. Compared to Kefir, the Greek yogurt in the protein is significantly higher, says Larvonan-Roth. Half the cup of Greek yogurt has more than twice the protein of half a cup of kefir.
Here is the nutritional profile of 100 grams (around ½ cup), low -fat Greek yogurt from the USDA:
Macronutrients
Calories: 73 Kcal
Protein: 9.95 grams (g)
Total carbohydrates: 3.94 g
Fat: 1.92 g
Saturated fat: 1.23 g
Micronutrients
Riboflavin (vitamin B2): 0.23 milligrams (mg) ≈ 17.7 percent of Daily value (%DV)
Vitamin B12: 0.52 micrograms (MCG), ≈ 20.8 percent DV
Vitamin A: 90 mcg, ≈ 10% DV
Calcium: 115 mg, 8.85% DV
Zinc: 0.6 mg, 5.5% DV
Phosphorus: 137 mg, 11% DV
Selenium: 12.4 mcg, 22.6% DV
What is Kefir?
Kefir is a fermented milk drink with a spicy taste. “It is manufactured by fermenting milk with kefirkörners, which are not grains in the typical sense, but rather clusters from lactic acid bacteria, yeast and polysaccharides,” explains Lardigeman-Roth. “The grains are added to the milk and they are fermented for 12 to 48 hours at room temperature.”
- Read the Nutrition label on Kefir and choose one for maximum health advantages without sugar sugar.
Nutrition
While the Greek yoghurt kefir strikes in relation to the protein content, Kefir tends to be more rich in probiotics as a Greek yogurt. “We speak of billions of live probiotics!” says Lardigan-Roth. “In every cup there are 25-30 billion kfu (colony-forming units)”, which makes it a intestinal health superstar. Kefir is also a better source for calcium and vitamin D than Greek yogurt. According to Margolis, “Kefir’s longer fermentation process of probiotic cultures enriches the content of calcium.” The claim that Kefir cannot tidy up your skin is not listed: Largeleman-Roth confirms that Kefir and every food with probiotics are good for your skin, as it helps to keep your “intestinal skin axis” (the relationship between your skin and the bacteria in your intestine) in balance.
Here is the nutritional profile of 100 grams (about ½ cup) fat -rich, simple kefir, according to the data from the USDA:
Macronutrients
Calories: 43 Kcal
Protein: 3.79 grams (g)
Total carbohydrates: 4.77 g
Fat: 1.02 g
Saturated fat: 0.66 g
Micronutrients
Riboflavin (vitamin B2): 0.29 milligrams (mg), 22.3% DV
Vitamin B12: 0.29 micrograms (MCG), ≈ 12.08% DV
Vitamin A: 171 McG, ≈ 19% DV
Vitamin D: 41 iu, ≈ 5.13% DV
Calcium: 130 mg, 10% DV
Zinc: 0.46 mg, 4.18% DV
Phosphorus: 105 mg, 8.4% DV
Selenium: 3.6 mcg, ≈ 6.55% DV
Which milk product is better for you?
It really depends on your health goals. The protein -rich content of Greek yogurt helps them to energize longer and fuller, while Kefir’s high -profile content is excellent for maintaining a healthy intestinal microbiome. Largeleman-Roth ensures that “both in a balanced diet together with many prebiotic fiber made of vegetable foods is kept in a large form, which has a positive effect on their general immuneity”. So spoon and sip!
