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Low-calorie coffee with antioxidant-rich blue butterfly pea extract
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Coffee with blue butterfly pea extract (240 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of B2 covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
5
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
0.5g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.7g
· 1% 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 42% · Protein 58% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 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 | 0.7 g | 1% |
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 | 5 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 30 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra small) | 60 g | 1 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Coffee with blue butterfly pea extract is coffee blended with an extract from the blue butterfly pea flower, which gives it a blue hue. The extract changes the drink’s color and adds plant compounds, but does not determine the coffee’s caffeine content.
Brew your coffee as usual, then stir in the amount of blue butterfly pea extract specified on its packaging. Extract strength varies between products, so follow the serving directions rather than guessing how much to add.
Yes, it contains caffeine if it is made with caffeinated coffee. The amount depends on the coffee and how it is brewed; blue butterfly pea extract does not remove caffeine from the drink.
Lemon makes the drink more acidic, and the pigments in blue butterfly pea can shift from blue toward purple in acidic conditions. The exact color depends on the coffee’s acidity and how much extract and lemon you use.
Coffee usually remains the dominant flavor, while the extract may add a mild, earthy or floral note. The taste varies with the coffee used and the amount of extract, so it may be subtle rather than strongly floral.
Yes, you can add milk or a milk alternative. It may make the blue color look paler or less vivid, while the drink’s taste becomes creamier; add it gradually if you want to keep more of the color.
It can contribute plant pigments called anthocyanins, but that does not make it a treatment or guarantee a health benefit. Its overall effect also depends on the coffee and additions such as sugar, syrups, or cream.
Yes, coffee with blue butterfly pea extract can be served iced. Stir the extract into freshly brewed coffee so it dissolves, then pour it over ice; chilling may soften the color, especially if you add milk.
For most adults, an occasional cup is generally a straightforward way to enjoy coffee, but daily caffeine adds up from all sources. Concentrated extracts may have less safety information than brewed flower tea, so avoid assuming that more extract is better.
No, coffee with blue butterfly pea extract has not been shown to cause weight loss by itself. A plain preparation avoids the extra energy from sugary syrups and cream, but the extract does not make the drink a weight-loss product.
Vitamins
B2
0.19mg · 15% DV
B3
1.2mg · 8% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
118mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
7.2mg · 2% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 5 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Coffee with blue butterfly pea extract combines brewed or instant coffee with extract from the vivid blue butterfly pea flower, a plant used in drinks in parts of Southeast Asia. The coffee’s roasted aroma usually leads, while the extract can bring a subtle floral, earthy note and a blue tint. Enjoy it hot or poured over ice; milk or a plant-based alternative works well if you prefer a softer cup. It fits into a morning routine or an afternoon coffee break, though it is a flavoured coffee rather than a traditional preparation from the flower’s home region. It is very low in calories on its own, so keeping added sugar and syrups modest is an easy way to preserve that light profile.
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.