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Black lungo espresso
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Black lungo espresso (120 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.4 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B2 covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 120 g
2
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
0.4g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 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 67% · Protein 33% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
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) | 120 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 30 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 80 g | 2 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 180 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 4 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Black lungo espresso has a fuller, longer-lasting taste than a short espresso, and it can taste more bitter because water passes through the coffee for longer. The beans, roast, grind, and machine settings all affect its final flavor.
Black lungo espresso often tastes more concentrated than drip coffee, but its caffeine content is not automatically higher. It varies with the beans, the amount of ground coffee, and the extraction, so “stronger” can mean flavor or caffeine.
Make black lungo espresso by running more water through the ground coffee in an espresso machine than you would for a short espresso. A machine’s lungo setting is convenient; adjust the extraction if the result tastes excessively bitter.
Black lungo espresso is extracted by continuing to run water through the coffee puck. An Americano is made by adding hot water to espresso after brewing, so the two drinks can differ in aroma, texture, and taste.
Black lungo espresso can taste bitter when the extraction draws too many bitter compounds from the coffee. A grind that is too fine or an excessively long extraction can contribute; try adjusting the grind or shortening the brew.
Not necessarily. Black lungo espresso is usually made with more water, but the caffeine depends on the coffee dose, beans, and how it is brewed. A longer extraction can change the amount extracted, but it does not guarantee a higher-caffeine cup.
A true black lungo espresso requires espresso-style pressure, so a regular drip brewer will make a different drink. A home espresso machine or a suitable manual espresso maker can produce a closer result.
Yes, black lungo espresso can be poured over ice for an iced coffee. The ice will dilute it as it melts, so use a full cup of ice and serve it promptly to retain more of its coffee flavor.
Yes, you can add milk to black lungo espresso, although it will no longer be black. Milk softens the coffee’s bitterness and changes its texture; add a small amount first so the lungo’s flavor remains noticeable.
Black lungo espresso tastes best shortly after brewing, while its aroma is still pronounced. It can be cooled and used later in iced coffee, but standing for a long time dulls its flavor; refrigeration will not restore its freshness.
Vitamins
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
B5
0.08mg · 2% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B3
0.23mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
138mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
9.6mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
8.4mg · 1% DV
Sodium
6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 2 calories in 1 cup (medium) (120 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.
Black lungo espresso is an Italian-style coffee made by drawing more water through finely ground coffee than for a standard espresso. The longer extraction produces a larger cup, with a flavour that can be more pronounced and sometimes more bitter than a short espresso.
In Italy it may be enjoyed on its own or after a meal; elsewhere, it also suits a slow coffee break, with or without a little water alongside. With no milk or sugar added, it contributes very little energy—about 2 calories per 100 g—and almost no protein, carbohydrate or fat. Keep it black to let the coffee’s character come through, or add milk if you prefer a softer 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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.