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Kefir
Kefir is a dairy. Here it is in five languages, with a note on what it is and roughly how many calories it carries.
Kefir in five languages
| Language | Word |
|---|---|
| English | Kefir |
| Estonian | Keefir |
| Finnish | Kefiiri |
| Russian | Кефир |
| Latvian | Kefīrs |
What it is
A fermented milk drink with a slightly sour, fizzy character and live cultures. It is thinner than yoghurt and often drunk on its own. Like milk, its energy depends mainly on the fat level of the milk it was made from.
Calories
As a rough guide, Kefir is about 40–60 kcal per 100 g depending on fat content. Treat that as an orientation figure: the exact number depends on the brand, the fat content and how it is cooked. For a precise figure, look the specific product up in a food database.
Related food words
Quark (curd cheese)
Kohupiim · Rahka · Biezpiens
Sour cream
Hapukoor · Smetana (hapukerma) · Skābais krējums
Milk
Piim · Maito · Piens
Cheese
Juust · Juusto · Siers
Butter
Või · Voi · Sviests
Rye bread
Rukkileib · Ruisleipä · Rudzu maize
Source: Translations are common everyday usage; the calorie figure is a rounded per-100-gram estimate from standard food-composition references. · checked 2026-09-04
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "kefir" in Estonian?
Kefir is "Keefir" in Estonian.
How many calories are in kefir?
About 40–60 kcal per 100 g depending on fat content.
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