Reference
Amino acids in kefir: why the exact product matters
Total protein does not reliably tell you the amino acid profile. For kefir, you need an entry listing individual amino acids that matches its fat content, flavour and product type.
Overview
A clear explanation of the value and what it means.
Total protein does not reliably tell you the amino acid profile. For kefir, you need an entry listing individual amino acids that matches its fat content, flavour and product type.
Answer
Calories and macros do not provide an amino acid breakdown. FATSL leaves a value blank when there is no reviewed entry that matches the product.
- Total protein does not reveal the proportions of individual amino acids.
- The brand, fat content and added ingredients must match the entry description.
- A value of zero is different from missing data.
How it is calculated
The formula or method behind the calculation.
Apply the formula separately to leucine, lysine and each other amino acid, and only when its starting value is available.
FATSL leaves the result unavailable if an input is missing or a zero value would require division by zero.
Example
A worked example using a food in the FATSL reference guide.
A branded low-fat kefir and a generic kefir entry are not automatically interchangeable.
Use this on FATSL
Open a related food page or calculator.
Limitations
Keep these limitations in mind when using the values.
- Values may differ by pack, brand, food state and preparation method.
- Missing values are not filled in with guesses.
- For your own purchase, the receipt or pack price is more accurate.
- FATSL does not provide medical advice or make claims about a food’s health benefits.
Next steps
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