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Low-calorie cold coffee with a splash of milk
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Cold brew coffee with a little milk (240 g) has 29 calories. That works out to 12 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.1 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 1 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B2 covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Cold brew coffee with a little milk is made by steeping coarsely ground coffee in cold water for an extended time, then adding a small splash of milk. It is usually served chilled, often over ice, and tends to taste smooth and less sharply bitter than hot-brewed coffee.
Across cafés worldwide, it makes an easy breakfast or afternoon drink, especially in warm weather; it pairs well with a pastry or a simple snack. With just a little milk and no added syrup, it remains a low-calorie coffee choice—12 calories per 100 g. Ask for it unsweetened if you want to keep it light, or add more milk for a softer, creamier cup.
Selected: 100 g
12
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
1.3g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.4g
· 1% 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 48% · Protein 19% · Fat 33%
Vitamins
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
B3
0.25mg · 2% DV
B12
0.05µg · 2% DV
Vitamin A
6µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
92mg · 3% DV
Calcium
18mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
8mg · 2% DV
Phosphorus
16mg · 2% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 12 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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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.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Cold brew coffee with a little milk is made by steeping coffee grounds in cold water, while iced coffee is commonly brewed hot and then chilled or poured over ice. Cold brew often tastes smoother and less sharp.
To make cold brew coffee with a little milk, steep coarsely ground coffee in cold water in the refrigerator, then strain it thoroughly. Pour the brewed coffee into a glass and add a small splash of milk and ice if you like.
Not necessarily: cold brew coffee with a little milk can have more or less caffeine than regular coffee. The amount depends on the beans, brewing strength, and serving size; concentrated cold brew can be particularly strong.
Only if the cold brew is concentrated. Ready-to-drink cold brew coffee with a little milk can be served as it is, while concentrate usually needs water or milk to soften its strength and flavor.
Keep cold brew coffee with a little milk covered and refrigerated, and drink it the same day if possible. Don’t leave it sitting at room temperature; discard it if the milk smells sour, separates unusually, or the drink tastes off.
Cold brew coffee with a little milk often tastes less bitter because cold-water brewing extracts flavor differently from hot brewing, and milk softens coffee’s sharpness. The beans and steeping time still affect how smooth or bitter it tastes.
Yes, you can heat cold brew coffee with a little milk gently. Avoid boiling it, since that can affect the flavor and may cause the milk to separate. Heating it changes the serving style but does not make it a different brew.
Regular dairy milk works well in cold brew coffee with a little milk, and oat or soy drinks are common alternatives. Add the milk gradually and stir to get the level of creaminess you prefer without masking the coffee.
Yes, the caffeine in cold brew coffee with a little milk can interfere with sleep, especially when you drink it late in the day. Adding milk does not remove the caffeine, so choose an earlier time if you are sensitive to it.
No, cold brew coffee with a little milk does not automatically dehydrate you; its water contributes to fluid intake. Caffeine can have a mild diuretic effect, but moderate coffee drinking generally does not cause meaningful dehydration.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.