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Low-calorie cold brew with a little milk
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Cold brew with a little milk (240 g) has 43 calories. That works out to 18 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.8 g of carbs, 1.9 g of protein, 1.7 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of B2 covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Cold brew with a little milk is made by steeping coarsely ground coffee in cold or room-temperature water for several hours, then adding a small splash of milk. The brewing style became a familiar café choice in the United States and is now served in coffee shops around the world.
It tends to taste smooth and distinctly coffee-forward, with a gentle creaminess rather than the richness of a milky iced latte. It is usually poured over ice and works well as a morning coffee or an afternoon pick-me-up, alongside a pastry or a light sandwich. With only a little milk, it is a low-calorie option: 100 g provides 18 calories. To keep it lighter, order it without syrup.
Selected: 100 g
18
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
1.6g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.8g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.7g
· 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 40% · Protein 20% · Fat 40%
Vitamins
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
B12
0.1µg · 4% DV
B3
0.3mg · 2% DV
B5
0.08mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Calcium
30mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
24mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
95mg · 3% DV
Magnesium
10mg · 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 18 calories in 100 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.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.45g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.18g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.04g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Cold brew with a little milk is coffee steeped in cold water and finished with a small amount of milk. It keeps the coffee flavor prominent while softening its taste, and is usually served chilled over ice.
To make cold brew with a little milk, steep coarsely ground coffee in cold water in the refrigerator overnight, then strain it. Pour over ice, add a splash of milk, and dilute with water if the coffee tastes too concentrated.
It can, but the name alone does not tell you how much caffeine it contains. Cold brew with a little milk gets its caffeine from the coffee, and adding milk does not remove it; beans and brewing strength make a difference.
Cold brew with a little milk often tastes smoother and less sharp because cold-water brewing extracts coffee differently from hot brewing. The milk can soften the perception of acidity, but the drink is not necessarily acid-free.
Cold brew with a little milk is best kept refrigerated and consumed soon after preparation, ideally the same day. For longer storage, refrigerate the brewed coffee without milk and add the milk just before serving.
Yes, you can use oat milk in cold brew with a little milk. Add it just before serving and stir; some oat milks taste sweeter or creamier than dairy milk, so the coffee’s flavor will vary by product.
Yes, cold brew with a little milk can be warmed, although it will no longer be a chilled coffee drink. Heat it gently rather than boiling it, especially after adding milk, to avoid an unpleasant change in texture.
Milk can curdle in cold brew with a little milk when the coffee is unusually acidic, the milk is old, or the temperature changes abruptly. Use fresh, cold milk and add it slowly; discard the drink if the milk smells or looks spoiled.
Yes, cold brew with a little milk can be enjoyed without sweetener. A small splash of milk rounds off the coffee’s bitterness, but it will not make the drink as sweet as a flavored coffee or syrup-based version.
Cold brew with a little milk is generally a poor choice close to bedtime because it contains caffeine, which can interfere with sleep. If caffeine affects you, choose it earlier in the day rather than relying on the milk to lessen its effect.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.