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Coffee drink made with two espresso shots, hot water, and milk
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of 2-shot milk Americano (240 g) has 14 calories. That works out to 6 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.3 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 0.7 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.5 µg of B12 covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
14
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
1.3g
· 0% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 34% · Protein 26% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 14 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.52 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 60 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.3 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 14 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 180 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 200 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 330 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 21 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 400 g | 24 kcal |
Calculated from 6 calories per 100 g.
A 2-shot milk Americano is made with two espresso shots, hot water, and milk. It keeps the diluted, coffee-forward character of an Americano while adding a softer, creamier taste; the amount of milk varies by café.
A 2-shot milk Americano has more water and less milk than a latte. A latte combines espresso with a generous amount of steamed milk, while a milk Americano remains lighter and lets the espresso taste stand out more.
A 2-shot milk Americano contains caffeine from its two espresso shots. The exact amount varies with the coffee beans and how the espresso is brewed; adding water or milk dilutes the drink but does not remove its caffeine.
To make a 2-shot milk Americano, pull two espresso shots, add hot water, then add milk to taste. More milk makes the drink creamier, while more hot water keeps it closer to a traditional Americano.
A 2-shot milk Americano does not have to include sugar; it is often served unsweetened. Milk adds a mild sweetness of its own, and you can add sugar or flavored syrup if you prefer a sweeter coffee.
Yes, a 2-shot milk Americano can be served iced. Pour the espresso over ice, add cold water and milk, and stir; chilling the espresso briefly first helps keep the ice from melting too quickly.
Milk can look separated in a 2-shot milk Americano when very hot espresso meets it abruptly, especially if the milk is not fresh. Add fresh milk gradually; discard the drink if the milk smells sour rather than assuming separation is harmless.
No, adding milk does not remove the caffeine in a 2-shot milk Americano. It changes the drink’s flavor and texture, but the caffeine still comes from the two espresso shots.
Yes, a 2-shot milk Americano can be drunk on an empty stomach, but coffee may cause stomach discomfort or heartburn for some people. If that happens to you, try having it with food or choosing a less coffee-heavy drink.
Yes, you can ask for steamed milk in a 2-shot milk Americano. It makes the drink warmer and creamier, but does not turn it into a latte unless the café changes the proportions substantially.
Vitamins
B12
0.53µg · 22% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
B5
0.38mg · 8% DV
Biotin
1.92µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Iodine
26µg · 17% DV
Phosphorus
120mg · 17% DV
Calcium
139mg · 14% DV
Selenium
4.32µg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
211mg · 6% DV
Sodium
60mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 14 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A 2-shot milk Americano combines two espresso shots with hot water and milk. It takes the familiar Americano—espresso lengthened with water—and adds a little milk for a softer finish, rather than the dense, foamy texture of a milk-forward espresso drink.
The result is aromatic and gently bitter, with milk rounding out the coffee’s sharper notes. It suits a breakfast table or an everyday café break, and pairs well with a plain biscuit or a small pastry. Without added sugar or flavoured syrup, it is a light coffee choice; ask for less milk if you prefer the espresso flavour to stand out. The listed energy is 6 calories per 100 g.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.08g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.19g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.7:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.