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Compared to kefir from cultured cow’s milk, coconut kefir has just 70 calories per cup (vs. 160) and only 6 g of carbs, half of which come from dietary fiber (compared to 15 grams with the equivalent 3 g fiber from cow milk kefir). The only down side is less calcium 10 percent of the DV vs. 30 percent.Coconut Milk Ice CreamThere are a few brands of coconut milk ice cream on the market now. I compared the canada goose outlet toronto location chocolate version of one brand side by side with a pint of premium ice cream canada goose factory outlet vancouver and here’s what I found: the coconut provides about the same number of calories as well as the same number of total carb grams, but contains just 2 g of saturated fat canada goose outlet website legit vs. 11 https://www.uscanadagooseoutletsale.com in canada goose kensington parka uk the cow’s milk ice cream and 6 fewer grams of sugar.Verdict: Try it, but stick to just a half cup. 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