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Low-calorie caffeinated coffee drink with lemon
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Filter coffee with lemon (240 g) has 7 calories. That works out to 3 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.7 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 9.6 mg of Vitamin C covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
7
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
1.7g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% 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 77% · Protein 23% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 7 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.7 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.5 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 | 7 kcal |
| 1 piece (quarter) | 10 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 20 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra small) | 60 g | 2 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 11 kcal |
Calculated from 3 calories per 100 g.
Brew filter coffee first, then stir in a little fresh lemon juice to taste. Adding the lemon after brewing makes it easier to control the tartness; you do not need to brew the coffee and lemon together.
No, filter coffee with lemon is not proven to cause weight loss or burn fat. It can be a low-calorie drink when served without sweeteners, but adding lemon does not give coffee a special weight-loss effect.
No, it is not a proven headache cure. Caffeine may temporarily help some headaches, but it can also trigger headaches in some people; lemon has no established extra benefit for treating them.
It tastes like brewed coffee with a sharp citrus tang: the coffee’s roasted bitterness meets the lemon’s sourness. A small squeeze gives a gentler flavor, while more lemon can make the drink distinctly tart.
No, lemon juice does not neutralize coffee’s acidity; it adds its own acidity and sourness. If acidic drinks bother your stomach, adding lemon may not make filter coffee easier to tolerate.
You can, but lemon juice may curdle milk and leave the drink grainy. For a smoother cup, use very little lemon or skip the milk rather than combining generous amounts of both.
No, lemon adds no caffeine, so the drink has about as much caffeine as the coffee used to make it. The amount varies with the beans and brewing method, not with the squeeze of lemon.
Yes, but coffee can cause nausea or stomach discomfort for some people when they have not eaten, and lemon adds tartness. If it feels uncomfortable, have it with or after food instead.
Yes. Brew the filter coffee, let it cool, and then add lemon juice and ice. Adding the lemon after brewing lets you adjust the flavor, while pouring hot coffee over ice can dilute it as the ice melts.
It can, because lemon does not remove coffee’s caffeine. If caffeine makes it harder for you to fall asleep, have filter coffee with lemon earlier in the day rather than close to bedtime.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
9.6mg · 11% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B3
0.24mg · 2% DV
Folate
2.4µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
168mg · 5% DV
Magnesium
14mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 7 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 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.
Filter coffee with lemon is brewed filter coffee combined with lemon juice or a slice of lemon. It is a modern variation rather than a dish tied to one clear regional tradition, and the amount of lemon can be adjusted to taste.
It is usually served hot, though it can also be poured over ice. The coffee’s roasted bitterness meets the lemon’s sharp, citrusy acidity, making for a noticeably brisk cup. In places where filter coffee is a breakfast or daytime staple, it can be served much like a regular cup, perhaps alongside toast or a light snack. Plain filter coffee with lemon is low in calories and contains caffeine. Use just a squeeze of lemon if you prefer a gentler flavour.
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.