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Caffeine-free soluble beverage made from roasted chicory root
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 teaspoon (medium) of Chicory instant coffee (2 g) has 7 calories. That works out to 329 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.6 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 teaspoon (medium) · 2 g
7
KCAL / 2G
Carbs
1.6g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 94% · Protein 6% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 7 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.6 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1 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 teaspoon (medium) | 2 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 2 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 2 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 2 g | 7 kcal |
| 2 teaspoon (double) | 4 g | 13 kcal |
| 1 cup (double) | 4 g | 13 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 4 g | 13 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 6 g | 20 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 329 kcal |
Calculated from 329 calories per 100 g.
No, chicory instant coffee is naturally caffeine-free because it is made from roasted chicory root rather than coffee beans. It can offer a coffee-like hot drink without the caffeine found in regular coffee.
Chicory instant coffee tastes roasted, earthy, and somewhat bitter, with a distinctive root-like flavor. It can resemble coffee, but it does not have the same bean aroma; some people notice a mild sweetness.
Stir chicory instant coffee into hot water until it dissolves. Adjust the amount to suit your preferred strength, or add milk or a plant-based drink; unlike ground coffee, it does not need brewing or filtering.
Yes, chicory instant coffee can replace regular coffee when you want a caffeine-free drink with a roasted flavor. It will not provide coffee’s caffeine or taste exactly like coffee, so the switch may take some getting used to.
Chicory instant coffee is typically made by drying and roasting chicory roots, extracting their flavor in water, then drying the extract into soluble granules. It usually contains no coffee beans; the granule form means the root has been processed.
Chicory root contains inulin, a prebiotic fiber that gut bacteria can use, so chicory instant coffee may contribute some inulin. The amount varies by product, and drinking it is not a treatment for digestive conditions.
Yes, chicory instant coffee can cause gas, bloating, or changes in bowel habits in people sensitive to inulin. If symptoms occur, reduce the amount or stop drinking it; tolerance varies from person to person.
Chicory instant coffee is caffeine-free, but there is limited information about the safety of chicory root products during pregnancy. Ask your healthcare professional before making it a regular drink, especially if you plan to consume large amounts.
No, chicory instant coffee does not by itself cause weight loss. A plain cup can replace a sweetened or higher-calorie drink, but adding sugar, syrups, or cream changes what you are drinking.
Keep chicory instant coffee tightly sealed in a cool, dry place, away from steam and moisture. A dry spoon helps prevent the soluble granules from clumping, and the package’s storage directions take priority.
Vitamins
B5
0.01mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0.01mg · 0% DV
Folate
0.24µg · 0% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
21mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
2.36mg · 0% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
Sodium
2.1mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 7 calories in 1 teaspoon (medium) (2 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 instant coffee is a soluble drink made from roasted chicory root, rather than coffee beans. Roasted chicory has a long history as a coffee substitute in parts of Europe, including France. The roasting gives the root its dark colour and coffee-like aroma; the prepared drink is naturally caffeine-free.
Its flavour is earthy, toasted and gently bitter. Stir it into hot water for a simple cup, or add milk for a softer, rounder taste. It can be enjoyed at breakfast or whenever you want a coffee-style drink without caffeine, and in some places is served alongside or blended with coffee. The dry granules are mostly carbohydrate, though a cup uses only a small amount. For a lighter drink, skip the sugar and use a splash of milk if you like.
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 3
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
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.