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Popular iced coffee drink made with espresso, brown sugar, and ice.
In season: Summer · Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso (240 g) has 96 calories. That works out to 40 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.1 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B2 covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
96
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
22.1g
· 8% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% 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 94% · Protein 4% · Fat 2%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.1 g | 8% |
| 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 | 96 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 40 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra small) | 120 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 470 g | 188 kcal |
Calculated from 40 calories per 100 g.
A Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso is a cold coffee drink made by shaking espresso with brown sugar and ice. It may be finished with milk, but milk is not required in every version.
Shake espresso, brown sugar, and ice vigorously in a cocktail shaker or a tightly sealed jar, then pour into a glass. Add milk if you like. Shaking dissolves the sugar and gives the drink a light, foamy texture.
Yes, a Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso contains caffeine from the espresso. The amount varies with the number of espresso shots and the coffee used, so it can affect sleep if you drink it late or are sensitive to caffeine.
A Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso tastes like bold espresso softened by caramel-like brown sugar, with a cold, slightly foamy finish. Milk makes it creamier, while the espresso remains more prominent in versions with little or no milk.
A Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso is shaken with ice and brown sugar before serving, which creates a foamy texture and a more pronounced coffee taste. An iced latte is usually made by pouring espresso over cold milk and ice.
Not always. Some café-style Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso recipes use oat milk, while others use dairy milk or leave the drink without milk. Ask which milk is used when ordering, or choose your preferred milk when making it at home.
A Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso is sweetened with brown sugar, but its sweetness depends on how much syrup or sugar is added. Ask for fewer pumps or reduce the sugar at home if you prefer the espresso flavor to stand out.
Yes. Strong coffee from a moka pot can stand in for espresso in a Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso, though the flavor will be different. Shake it with brown sugar and ice just as you would with espresso.
It can, but cinnamon is not essential to a Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso. Some café-style recipes add cinnamon to the brown sugar or sprinkle it on top; leave it out if you want a simpler coffee-and-sugar flavor.
It is best to make a Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso just before serving because melting ice quickly dilutes it. You can mix the espresso and brown sugar ahead and refrigerate them, then shake with fresh ice when ready to drink.
Vitamins
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
B3
0.72mg · 5% DV
B5
0.12mg · 2% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
144mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Magnesium
12mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Sodium
7.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 96 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Brown sugar shaken espresso is a chilled café-style drink made by shaking espresso with brown sugar and ice. It is often finished with a splash of milk and sometimes cinnamon; shaking gives it a lightly foamy texture and blends the sweetener through the coffee.
Popularised by coffee-shop menus, it is now ordered as an iced coffee in many places, especially in warm weather. Its flavour balances bold espresso with caramel-like sweetness, and it is usually sipped on its own or alongside a small pastry. Nutritionally, most of its energy comes from carbohydrates: it provides 9.2 g per 100 g. Ask for less brown sugar or add the milk separately if you prefer a less-sweet cup.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.