How Many Calories in Sana (Romanian Fermented Milk)?
1 pahar (250ml) = 155 kcal
Nutritional Values per 100g
Standard Serving
1 pahar (250ml) contains 155 calories.
Best time: Breakfast or snack, plain or in a smoothie
Benefits
- ✓A traditional fermented milk drink, with beneficial lactic bacteria for digestion, similar to drinkable yogurt
- ✓Contains complete protein and calcium, useful for bone and muscle health
- ✓Easier to digest than sweet milk for people with partial lactose intolerance, due to fermentation
- ✓Mildly tangy taste and fluid consistency, good as a smoothie base
Considerations
- !Nutritional values vary by fat percentage (3.6% is most common in Romania) - the low-fat version has fewer calories
- !Contains lactose, though in a smaller amount than fresh milk - people with severe intolerance should be cautious
- !Some commercial versions have added sugar - check the label for the plain, unsweetened version
FitAzi Tip
FitAzi recommends plain, unsweetened sana as an alternative to drinkable yogurt for variety in your diet - it has a similar nutritional profile and can be used interchangeably in recipes or as a standalone drink.
Frequently Asked Questions
Un pahar de sana (250ml, 3,6% grăsime) are aproximativ 155 kcal, cu 8g proteine, 11,5g carbohidrați și 8g grăsimi. Varianta degresată, cu sub 1,5% grăsime, are aproximativ 35-40 kcal/100ml, semnificativ mai puțin.
Sunt foarte apropiate - sana are aproximativ 62 kcal/100ml (variantă cu 3,6% grăsime), similar iaurtului clasic cu procent comparabil de grăsime. Diferența reală de calorii apare în funcție de procentul de grăsime ales (degresat, semidegresat sau integral), nu neapărat între cele două tipuri de lapte fermentat.
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Disclaimer
Nutritional values shown are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and origin. Consult a nutrition specialist for personalized recommendations.