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Balanced mix of coffee and milk; moderate calories with a little protein.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Americano with half milk (240 g) has 58 calories. That works out to 24 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.5 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 2.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.4 µg of B12 covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 28 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
58
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
5.5g
· 2% DV
Protein
3.1g
· 6% DV
Fat
2.2g
· 3% 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 41% · Protein 23% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 58 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.32 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 43 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.5 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% |
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 | 58 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 24 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 43 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 200 g | 48 kcal |
| 8 ounce (medium) | 240 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 300 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 84 kcal |
Calculated from 24 calories per 100 g.
An Americano with half milk is espresso diluted with hot water and finished with milk. It has a milder, creamier taste than a black Americano while keeping more of the espresso character than a milk-heavy coffee.
Pull an espresso shot, add hot water, then pour in milk to taste. You can use steamed or cold milk; adding it last makes it easier to adjust the drink’s creaminess without covering up the coffee flavor.
No. An Americano with half milk is built around espresso and hot water, with milk added afterward; a flat white is espresso combined with steamed milk and a thin layer of microfoam. The Americano usually tastes more diluted and less milky.
Yes, an Americano with half milk has caffeine from the espresso. Adding milk does not remove it, and the amount depends mainly on how many espresso shots are used and how the coffee is prepared.
Yes, you can order an iced Americano with half milk. It is typically made with espresso, cold water, milk, and ice; ask for the milk separately if you want to control how much goes into the cup.
Sugar is optional in an Americano with half milk. The milk softens some of the espresso’s bitterness, so taste the drink first; if you want it sweeter, stir in sugar or a sweetener while the coffee is still warm.
An Americano with half milk often tastes more coffee-forward than a latte because it contains hot water rather than being mostly espresso and steamed milk. Its caffeine strength, however, depends on the number of espresso shots, not the amount of milk.
Yes, oat milk works in an Americano with half milk and gives it a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Barista-style oat milk is usually easier to steam, while regular oat milk can simply be poured in cold or warmed.
Yes, an Americano with half milk can taste balanced without sweetener. Milk softens the espresso’s bitterness, though the result varies with the coffee roast and milk quantity; try it unsweetened first and adjust if needed.
It can, because the milk does not cancel out the espresso’s caffeine. If caffeine affects your sleep, choose decaf or have an Americano with half milk earlier in the day rather than close to bedtime.
Vitamins
B12
0.43µg · 18% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Biotin
2.88µg · 10% DV
B5
0.43mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
86mg · 12% DV
Calcium
110mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
221mg · 7% DV
Iodine
9.6µg · 6% DV
Sodium
43mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 58 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 half milk starts with espresso diluted with hot water, then has a substantial share of milk added in place of some of the water. The milk softens the coffee’s roasted edge and gives it a smoother, creamier feel than a black Americano, without making it as rich as a milk-heavy espresso drink. The exact balance can vary by café or by how you make it at home.
It works well as a morning coffee or an afternoon pick-me-up, whether you’re having it on its own or alongside toast or a simple biscuit. Its nutrition is a fairly balanced mix of coffee and milk, with a little protein and moderate calories. For a lighter cup, ask for less milk; leaving out added sugar keeps the coffee flavour in focus.
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
1.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.53g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.