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Low-calorie coffee drink
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Americano with a little milk (240 g) has 14 calories. That works out to 6 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.2 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.7 mg of B3 covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 10 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
14
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
1.2g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.5g
· 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 40% · Protein 23% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 14 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.29 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.2 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% |
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 |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 30 g | 2 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra small) | 120 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 21 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 450 g | 27 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 480 g | 29 kcal |
Calculated from 6 calories per 100 g.
Yes, an Americano with a little milk contains caffeine from its espresso. Adding milk does not remove or cancel the caffeine. The amount varies with the beans and the number of espresso shots used to make the drink.
Make an Americano by adding hot water to espresso, then finish it with a small splash of milk. Add the milk after the water so you can control how creamy the drink becomes without hiding the espresso flavor.
An Americano with a little milk combines espresso with hot water and just a small amount of milk. A latte contains much more steamed milk, usually with a layer of foam, so it tastes creamier and less like diluted espresso.
There is no required measure for the milk in an Americano with a little milk; use enough to soften the coffee without turning it into a milky drink. Start with a small splash, taste it, and add more if you prefer.
Yes, you can add sugar to an Americano with a little milk, although it is not needed for the drink to be an Americano. Taste it first: the milk already softens some of espresso’s bitterness, so you may want less sweetener.
Yes, you can drink an Americano with a little milk on an empty stomach, but coffee can cause discomfort or heartburn for some people. If that happens to you, try having it with breakfast or after eating instead.
It can, particularly if you are sensitive to caffeine or drink it close to bedtime. The caffeine comes from the espresso, and a splash of milk does not reduce its effect. Choose decaf or have it earlier if it disrupts your sleep.
Yes, an iced Americano with a little milk is easy to make: pour espresso over cold water and ice, then add a splash of milk. Let freshly brewed espresso cool briefly first to keep the ice from melting too quickly.
Regular dairy milk is a common choice because a small splash rounds out the espresso without making the drink too creamy. Lactose-free milk also works. For the most pronounced coffee taste, use less milk rather than changing the brewing method.
An Americano with a little milk can taste more intense than drip coffee because it is made with espresso, but taste alone does not tell you how much caffeine it contains. Its caffeine depends mainly on the espresso used, not on the splash of milk.
Vitamins
B3
0.72mg · 5% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B12
0.07µg · 3% DV
B5
0.12mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
168mg · 5% DV
Magnesium
17mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
24mg · 3% DV
Calcium
29mg · 3% DV
Sodium
19mg · 1% 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.
An Americano with a little milk is made by adding hot water to espresso and finishing it with a small splash of milk. The Americano’s name is associated with this longer, milder way of serving espresso; the amount of milk can vary to taste.
It works well as a morning coffee or an afternoon pick-me-up, whether you make it at home or order it in a café. The milk softens espresso’s roasted bitterness without taking away its coffee-forward character, and it can be enjoyed without sugar. It is a low-calorie coffee drink, with 6 calories per 100 g. For an even lighter cup, use just a splash of milk and skip sweetened syrups.
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
0.29g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.