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

Kefir (Plain Whole Milk) vs. Oat Milk (Barista Blend)

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

Comparing:
Kefir (Plain Whole Milk)
Oat Milk (Barista Blend)

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 →

Oat milk is enzymatically hydrolyzed rolled oats blended with water and sunflower oil for microfoam stability. Per 100ml, it delivers 59 kcal, 1.0g protein, 3.0g fat (0.3g saturated), 6.5g carbohydrates (including 0.8g beta-glucan fiber and natural maltose sugars).

View full Oat Milk (Barista Blend) spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

9 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
64 kcal / 100ml 59 kcal / 100ml
Protein
3.50 g 1.00 g
Total Fat
3.50 g 3.00 g
Saturated Fat
2.10 g 0.30 g
Carbohydrates / Lactose
4.40 g 6.50 (Natural maltose from enzymatic breakdown) g
Calcium
120 mg 120 (Fortified standard) mg
Potassium
150 mg 110 mg
Lactose Content
2.20 (Largely pre-digested by cultures) g 0.0 (100% Lactose-Free) g
Curdling / Scalding Temp
N/A (Cultured liquid) 80°C (176°F) (Enzymatically stabilized against acidity)