1.	How many calories/kilojoules per bottle? There are 52 calories or 218 kilojoules per bottle of Yakult. This is about the same energy content as a medium apple. Yakult LIGHT contains 35 calories or 149 kilojoules per bottle.
	2.	Is there any fat or cholesterol in Yakult? No. Yakult is fat free and cholesterol free because it is made from skim milk powder. Yakult is worth 0.5 points on the Weight Watchers 1,2,3 point system.
	3.	Can Yakult replace milk for calcium intake? No. Yakult contains only a small amount of calcium because there is only a small amount of skim milk powder in Yakult. Such a small volume (65mL) means that it cannot be substituted for milk as a source of calcium.
	4.	How much sugar is in Yakult? There are 11.6 grams of sugar per 65mL bottle of Yakult, which is equivalent to two heaped teaspoons. Yakult LIGHT contains 7.1 grams of sugar per 65mL bottle. There are a number of reasons why sugar is in Yakult:
		•	Some sugar is added prior to fermentation for the bacteria to use as fuel. This enables them to grow and multiply.
		•	After fermentation, some sugar is added to provide an energy source for the duration of the 45-day shelf life of the product.
		•	A small quantity of sugar is also added for taste. This is because the bacteria produce lactic acid resulting in a slightly sour taste.
		•	Sweetener (955), known as sucralose, is added to Yakult LIGHT for taste.