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Coffee and milk-based caffeinated drink
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Espresso macchiato milk drink (240 g) has 101 calories. That works out to 42 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.5 g of carbs, 5.3 g of protein, 3.6 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 0.9 µg of B12 covers 38% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 32 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
101
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
11.5g
· 4% DV
Protein
5.3g
· 11% DV
Fat
3.6g
· 5% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 21% · Fat 33%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 101 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.28 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 77 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% |
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 | 101 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 42 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 76 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 can (medium) | 230 g | 97 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 147 kcal |
Calculated from 42 calories per 100 g.
An espresso macchiato milk drink combines espresso with a small amount of milk or milk foam. A traditional espresso macchiato is mostly espresso with just a mark of milk, while a milk-drink version can have a more noticeable amount of milk.
An espresso macchiato milk drink typically has less milk and foam than a cappuccino, so its coffee flavor is more prominent. A cappuccino is built with espresso, steamed milk, and a substantial layer of milk foam.
To make an espresso macchiato milk drink, pull an espresso and add a small amount of steamed milk or milk foam. The espresso is usually the base; adding much more milk makes the result closer to a latte than a traditional macchiato.
Not necessarily; an espresso macchiato milk drink has more caffeine than a latte only if it contains more espresso shots. Milk changes the drink’s volume and taste, not its caffeine, so compare the number of shots rather than the drink names.
Usually, sugar is not essential to an espresso macchiato milk drink, and it can be served without added sweetener. Cafés may add sugar or flavored syrup, so the sweetness depends on the recipe and any customizations.
Yes, you can make an iced espresso macchiato milk drink by pouring espresso over cold milk and ice. It will differ from the traditional hot macchiato, and the foam may be lighter or less stable when made with cold milk.
An espresso macchiato milk drink tastes too milky when the added milk overwhelms the espresso. Use less milk or add another espresso shot to make the coffee flavor stronger; the ideal balance depends on whether you prefer a traditional macchiato or a larger milk drink.
Yes, you can approximate an espresso macchiato milk drink with strongly brewed coffee and heated, frothed milk. It will not have the same concentrated flavor or crema as machine-pulled espresso, but it can offer a similar coffee-and-milk combination.
It can, because an espresso macchiato milk drink contains caffeine from espresso. Milk does not cancel that effect, and people who are sensitive to caffeine may find that drinking it later in the day interferes with sleep.
You can stir an espresso macchiato milk drink if you want the espresso and milk evenly blended. Leaving it unstirred preserves the contrast between the coffee and its milk topping, which is part of the traditional macchiato-style presentation.
Vitamins
B12
0.91µg · 38% DV
B2
0.29mg · 22% DV
B5
0.67mg · 13% DV
Biotin
2.88µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
154mg · 22% DV
Calcium
197mg · 20% DV
Iodine
19µg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
324mg · 10% DV
Sodium
77mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 101 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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An espresso macchiato milk drink combines espresso with milk, mellowing the coffee’s intensity while keeping its roasted flavour in focus. In Italy, a traditional macchiato is usually a shot of espresso marked with just a little foamed milk; milk-drink versions are gentler and served in a larger cup.
It can be enjoyed hot or chilled, on its own or alongside a small pastry. The milk contributes some protein, while the coffee provides caffeine, so it suits a coffee break when you want something softer than straight espresso. For a lighter, less sweet cup, choose it without added syrup or sugar.
Medium
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.
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
2.28g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.96g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.19g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.7:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.