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Low-calorie coffee drink
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Americano with skim milk (240 g) has 41 calories. That works out to 17 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.1 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.4 µg of B12 covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 18 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
41
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
4.1g
· 1% DV
Protein
2.9g
· 6% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% 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 55% · Protein 39% · Fat 6%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 41 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 43 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 2.9 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 | 41 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 17 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 150 g | 26 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 31 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 60 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 470 g | 80 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 480 g | 82 kcal |
Calculated from 17 calories per 100 g.
An Americano with skim milk is espresso diluted with hot water and finished with skim milk. It keeps a stronger coffee flavor than a latte because it contains more water and less milk.
Make an Americano with skim milk by adding hot water to espresso, then stirring in a small amount of skim milk. Add the milk gradually so you can adjust the coffee’s strength and creaminess to taste.
No. An Americano with skim milk is espresso diluted with water and topped with a little milk, while a skinny latte is made mostly with steamed skim milk. The Americano tastes less milky and more coffee-forward.
Yes, an Americano with skim milk contains caffeine from its espresso. Adding water or milk does not remove the caffeine; the number of espresso shots used determines how much caffeine is in the cup.
Yes, skim milk softens the bitterness and sharpness of an Americano without masking as much of its coffee flavor as a larger amount of milk would. It also adds a mild sweetness from naturally occurring lactose.
Yes, you can make an iced Americano with skim milk. Pour espresso over cold water and ice, then add the milk; chilling the espresso first helps prevent the ice from melting too quickly and diluting the drink.
No, an Americano with skim milk does not need sugar. The milk adds a subtle sweetness on its own, though you can add sugar or flavored syrup if you prefer a sweeter coffee.
Yes, skim milk can be frothed and added to an Americano. The result is still less milk-heavy than a latte, but a small cap of foam gives the drink a softer texture.
An Americano with skim milk is best consumed soon after preparation. If you need to save it, refrigerate it promptly in a covered container and drink it within a day; the coffee’s flavor and texture will deteriorate.
Milk can look separated in an Americano with skim milk because espresso is acidic and hot. Pouring the milk into the cup first, using fresh milk, and letting very hot espresso cool briefly can help prevent this.
Vitamins
B12
0.36µg · 15% DV
B2
0.19mg · 15% DV
Biotin
1.44µg · 5% DV
B3
0.72mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
82mg · 12% DV
Calcium
101mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
228mg · 7% DV
Magnesium
24mg · 6% DV
Sodium
43mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 41 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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An Americano with skim milk starts with espresso diluted with hot water, then gets a splash of skim milk. The result is less milky than a latte, with the espresso’s roasted notes still coming through and a lighter, smoother texture than a black Americano. The drink is associated with the American-style preference for a longer espresso, and is now common in cafés around the world.
It works well as a morning coffee or an afternoon pick-me-up, served hot or over ice; pair it with toast or a small pastry if you want a snack. With 17 calories per 100 g, it is a low-calorie coffee choice, especially when served without sugar. Ask for the milk on the side to adjust the creaminess to your taste.
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
0.07g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.