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

Kefir (Plain Whole Milk) vs. Soy Milk (Unsweetened)

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

Comparing:
Kefir (Plain Whole Milk)
Soy Milk (Unsweetened)

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.

View full Kefir (Plain Whole Milk) spec sheet →

Unsweetened soy milk is an aqueous emulsion of soaked, ground, and filtered whole soybeans. Per 100ml, it provides 43 kcal, 3.27g complete plant protein, 1.75g healthy lipids, 1.80g carbohydrates (0.5g fiber), and zero lactose.

View full Soy Milk (Unsweetened) spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

9 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
64 kcal / 100ml 43 kcal / 100ml
Protein
3.50 g 3.27 (Complete PDCAAS ~0.95) g
Total Fat
3.50 g 1.75 g
Saturated Fat
2.10 g 0.20 g
Carbohydrates / Lactose
4.40 g 1.80 g
Calcium
120 mg 123 (Fortified standard) mg
Potassium
150 mg 146 mg
Lactose Content
2.20 (Largely pre-digested by cultures) g 0.0 (100% Lactose-Free) g
Curdling / Scalding Temp
N/A (Cultured liquid) 75°C (167°F) (Coagulates with acid/heat)