Kefir
Lifeway KEFIR cultured whole milk
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Certified organic
Why it scores 72
Lifeway KEFIR cultured whole milk scores 72 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 5 points Saturated fat 5 g / 100 ml: High in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 4 points Energy 150 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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Organic plain aussie kefir cultured low fat milk Wallaby Organic · 32 fl oz/1 Quart/946 mL Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
KEFIR cultured whole milk
Ingredients
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Saturated fat 5 g / 100 ml minus 5 points
- Salt 0.3 g / 100 ml minus 1 points
- Energy 150 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
- Protein 10 g / 100 ml plus 2 points
100 − 28.5 = 71.5 → 72
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 150 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9 g |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 portion (240 ml)
Ingredients
- Pasteurized Organic Milk
- Organic Nonfat Milk
- Pectin
- Vitamin D3
- Cultures. 12 Live & Active Probiotic Cultures: B. Breve
- B. Lactis
- B. Longum
- L. Acidophilus
- L. Casei
- L. Cremoris (not recognized)
- L. Lactis
- L. Plantarum
- L. Reuteri
- L. Rhamnosus
- S. Diacetylactis (not recognized)
- S. Florentinus (not recognized)
Label text, as published
Pasteurized Organic Milk, Organic Nonfat Milk, Pectin, Vitamin D3, Cultures. 12 Live & Active Probiotic Cultures: B. Breve, B. Lactis, B. Longum, L. Acidophilus, L. Casei, L. Cremoris, L. Lactis, L. Plantarum, L. Reuteri, L. Rhamnosus, S. Diacetylactis, S. Florentinus.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More kefir on GoodSwap
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KEFIR cultured lowfat milk Lifeway Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugarsNo synthetic dyes Score 42 out of 100 Okay -
KEFIR cultured lowfat milk Lifeway Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugarsNo synthetic dyes Score 34 out of 100 Poor -
Kefir Plain Unsweetened Cultured Lowfat Milk Friendly Farms · 32 fl oz Ultra-processed Score 77 out of 100 Good -
Goat Milk Kefir Trader Joe's Score 85 out of 100 Excellent -
KEFIR made with Whole Milk CULTURED MILK VITAMIN D Mango Trader Joe's Ultra-processedContains added sugarsNo synthetic dyes Score 40 out of 100 Okay -
Low Fat Kefir Strawberry Trader Joe's · 32 fl oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsNo synthetic dyes Score 43 out of 100 Okay
More from Lifeway
Sources
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org