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Milk-based homemade coffee drink
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Homemade latte with milk (240 g) has 120 calories. That works out to 50 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.5 g of carbs, 7.2 g of protein, 4.8 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 1.1 µg of B12 covers 45% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
120
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
11.5g
· 4% DV
Protein
7.2g
· 14% DV
Fat
4.8g
· 6% 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 39% · Protein 24% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.8 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.88 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.19 g | |
| Sodium | 103 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% |
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 | 120 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 50 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 150 g | 75 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 90 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 125 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 150 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 175 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 475 g | 238 kcal |
Calculated from 50 calories per 100 g.
A homemade latte with milk is made by combining espresso with heated milk and a layer of foam. Pour the espresso into a cup, add the milk, and spoon the foam on top; without added syrups, it remains a simple, minimally processed drink.
Yes, you can make a homemade latte with milk without an espresso machine. Use strong coffee from a moka pot or another brewing method, then heat and froth the milk with a handheld frother or whisk.
Cow’s milk works well in a homemade latte with milk because its proteins help create a stable foam. Whole milk makes the drink creamier, while lower-fat milk gives it a lighter texture.
To froth milk for a homemade latte with milk, warm it without letting it boil, then use a milk frother, whisk, or tightly sealed jar. A frother usually makes the most even, fine-textured foam.
Yes, a homemade latte with milk can be served iced. Let the coffee cool, pour it over ice and cold milk, and stir; pouring hot coffee straight over ice can melt it quickly and dilute the drink.
Yes, a homemade latte with milk contains caffeine when it is made with regular coffee. The amount varies with the coffee beans, brewing method, and espresso used; choosing decaffeinated coffee makes a lower-caffeine version.
No, sugar is not necessary in a homemade latte with milk. Milk gives the drink some natural sweetness, and you can add sugar or a flavored syrup if you prefer a sweeter coffee.
Yes, you can make a homemade latte with milk using decaffeinated coffee. Prepare the decaf as espresso or strong brewed coffee, then add heated milk and foam just as you would for a regular latte.
A homemade latte with milk can be refrigerated in a covered container, but it tastes best freshly made. Because it contains milk, do not leave it at room temperature for an extended period, and aim to drink refrigerated leftovers the same day.
A homemade latte with milk has more steamed milk and a thinner layer of foam than a cappuccino. A cappuccino is smaller and more evenly balanced between espresso, steamed milk, and foam.
Vitamins
B12
1.08µg · 45% DV
B2
0.43mg · 33% DV
B5
0.84mg · 17% DV
Biotin
3.6µg · 12% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
202mg · 29% DV
Calcium
271mg · 27% DV
Iodine
19µg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
360mg · 11% DV
Sodium
103mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 120 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Homemade latte with milk combines espresso with heated milk, often finished with a light layer of foam. It takes its cue from the Italian caffè latte, though at home you can use a moka pot or strong brewed coffee if you do not have an espresso machine. The result is gentler and creamier than a small black coffee, with the coffee’s bitterness softened by milk.
It works well at breakfast or as an afternoon coffee, alongside toast, a pastry or a biscuit; in cafés around the world, it is commonly served hot, with iced versions also popular. Milk supplies much of its protein and gives the drink more substance than plain coffee. For a lighter cup, use more coffee and less milk, and leave out added sugar if you prefer.
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 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
2.88g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.19g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.8:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.