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Side-by-Side Comparison Dairy & Plant-Based Milks

Kefir (Plain Whole Milk) vs. Skyr (Traditional Icelandic 0%)

Comparing 2 standards across 9 specifications. 8 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Kefir (Plain Whole Milk)
Skyr (Traditional Icelandic 0%)

Kefir is a tart, effervescent cultured milk fermented with symbiotic colonies of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY kefir grains). Per 100ml, it provides 64 kcal, 3.50g protein, 3.50g fat, 4.4g carbohydrates, and over 30 distinct probiotic strains.

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Skyr is an ancient Icelandic cultured dairy product made with heirloom bacterial cultures (Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus). Per 100g, it provides 62 kcal, 11.0g protein, 0.20g fat, 4.0g carbohydrates, and rich calcium.

View full Skyr (Traditional Icelandic 0%) spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

9 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
64 kcal / 100ml 62 kcal / 100g
Protein
3.50 g 11.0 g
Total Fat
3.50 g 0.20 g
Saturated Fat
2.10 g 0.10 g
Carbohydrates / Lactose
4.40 g 4.00 g
Calcium
120 mg 125 mg
Potassium
150 mg 150 mg
Lactose Content
2.20 (Largely pre-digested by cultures) g 2.50 g
Curdling / Scalding Temp
N/A (Cultured liquid) N/A (Cultured fresh cheese curd)