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Milk coffee-style drink with dates, saffron, and cardamom
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Dubai latte (240 g) has 163 calories. That works out to 68 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.8 g of carbs, 5.8 g of protein, 6 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 0.8 µg of B12 covers 32% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
163
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
21.8g
· 8% DV
Protein
5.8g
· 12% DV
Fat
6g
· 8% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 14% · Fat 33%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 163 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 82 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.8 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% |
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 | 163 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 15 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 30 g | 20 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 150 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 238 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 475 g | 323 kcal |
Calculated from 68 calories per 100 g.
A Dubai latte is a milk-and-coffee drink flavored with dates, saffron, and cardamom. It is often made with espresso and date syrup or blended dates, giving it a sweet, creamy taste with a distinctive spiced aroma.
Make a Dubai latte by blending softened dates, saffron, and cardamom into warm milk, then combining the mixture with espresso. Strain it if you want a smoother drink, or pour it over ice for a chilled version.
A Dubai latte tastes creamy and sweet, with caramel-like notes from dates and a fragrant hint of cardamom and saffron. The spices make it more aromatic than a regular latte, while espresso adds a familiar coffee bitterness.
No, a Dubai latte is a spiced coffee drink, while Dubai chocolate is a chocolate bar inspired by knafeh and pistachio filling. The latte may share the name and Middle Eastern flavor cues, but it does not have to contain chocolate or pistachio.
Yes, date syrup works well in a Dubai latte and dissolves more easily than whole dates. Stir it into warm milk with saffron and cardamom before adding espresso, then adjust the amount to suit your preferred sweetness.
Yes, a Dubai latte contains caffeine when it is made with regular espresso or coffee. The caffeine comes from the coffee, not the dates or spices; using decaffeinated espresso gives you a lower-caffeine version.
Yes, an iced Dubai latte is easy to make. Mix espresso with date-flavored milk and the spices, let it cool, then pour it over ice. Blend dates thoroughly so they do not settle into a thick layer.
Dates give a Dubai latte its characteristic sweetness and a rich, caramel-like flavor. They can be blended into the milk or replaced with date syrup; whole dates need softening first to blend smoothly into the drink.
The Dubai latte is a modern café-style drink associated with Dubai-inspired flavors, rather than a traditional coffee recipe with one established origin. Its combination of coffee, dates, saffron, and cardamom draws on ingredients familiar in Middle Eastern cooking.
You can prepare a Dubai latte ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator, but it tastes best freshly made. Stir or shake it before serving because the date mixture and spices can settle; add ice only when you are ready to drink it.
Vitamins
B12
0.77µg · 32% DV
B2
0.34mg · 26% DV
B5
0.67mg · 13% DV
Biotin
2.88µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
173mg · 25% DV
Calcium
221mg · 22% DV
Iodine
19µg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
374mg · 11% DV
Sodium
82mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Dubai latte is a contemporary milk coffee associated with Dubai, flavoured with dates, saffron and cardamom. Rather than a standard sweetened latte, it draws on ingredients familiar in Gulf cuisine: dates bring natural sweetness, while the spices add a fragrant, distinctive finish. Recipes vary, but the drink is generally built around coffee and milk, served warm or over ice.
Its creamy texture and gentle sweetness make it a café treat or an afternoon coffee, enjoyed on its own or with a small pastry. The milk contributes some protein, while dates add carbohydrates; it is not simply a plain coffee. If you prefer a less-sweet cup, ask for less date syrup or sweetener, and pair it with an unsweetened snack to balance the flavours.
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.
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
3.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.68g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.8:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.