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Caffeine-free, very low-calorie hot beverage
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Chicory coffee prepared with water (240 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 1 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
2
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
0.5g
· 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 71% · Protein 29% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.5 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) | 240 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 ounce (whole) | 30 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra small) | 60 g | 1 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 120 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 4 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
Chicory coffee prepared with water is made by brewing roasted chicory root in hot water. Some products blend chicory with coffee or other ingredients, so the exact contents depend on the product you use.
Yes, chicory coffee prepared with water is caffeine-free when it contains only chicory root. Blends that include coffee can contain caffeine, so check the product ingredients if avoiding caffeine matters to you.
To make chicory coffee prepared with water, brew roasted chicory grounds in hot water according to the product instructions, then strain. If you have instant chicory coffee, stir it into hot water instead.
Chicory coffee prepared with water tastes roasted, earthy, and somewhat bitter, with an aroma that can remind people of coffee. It is not identical to brewed coffee; milk or a little cinnamon can soften its flavor.
Yes, chicory coffee prepared with water can replace regular coffee as a hot, roasted-tasting drink, especially for someone avoiding caffeine. It will not provide coffee’s caffeine-related alerting effect.
It can cause gas or bloating in some people. Chicory root contains inulin, a fermentable fiber that gut bacteria break down; if you are sensitive, try a small amount first and see how you feel.
Yes, chicory coffee prepared with water has no caffeine when made from chicory alone, so it is not expected to disrupt sleep through caffeine. Avoid drinking a large mug right before bed if it makes you wake to urinate.
Chicory coffee prepared with water comes from roasted chicory root, while regular coffee is brewed from coffee beans. Chicory has no caffeine on its own and usually tastes earthier and less like conventional coffee.
Chicory coffee prepared with water is caffeine-free if it contains only chicory, but there is limited evidence about chicory root products during pregnancy. Ask your healthcare professional before making it a regular drink, especially if it is a concentrated product.
Yes, you can add dairy or plant-based milk to chicory coffee prepared with water. The roasted, slightly bitter taste pairs well with milk, and you can drink it plain or sweeten it to suit your preference.
Vitamins
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B5
0.02mg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
67mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
7.2mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 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) (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.
Chicory coffee prepared with water is made by steeping or brewing roasted chicory root, rather than coffee beans. Roasting gives it a deep colour and a toasted, earthy flavour, and the drink is naturally caffeine-free. In parts of Europe it is enjoyed as a coffee alternative; in New Orleans, chicory is also traditionally blended with coffee. Serve it hot and black, or soften its pleasantly bitter edge with milk. It is an especially light drink, with almost no calories when unsweetened. If you are trying it for the first time, add a little milk or cinnamon, and keep sweeteners modest to preserve its light character.
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
— Not 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.