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Refreshing, low-calorie, caffeinated beverage
In season: Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Iced instant coffee (240 g) has 14 calories. That works out to 6 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.6 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 0.7 mg of B3 covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
14
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
2.6g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 79% · Protein 21% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 14 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.6 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.7 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 | 14 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 can (medium) | 250 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 21 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 400 g | 24 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 500 g | 30 kcal |
Calculated from 6 calories per 100 g.
Dissolve the instant coffee granules in a small splash of hot water, then add cold water or milk and ice. Mixing the granules with a little hot water first helps prevent lumps and gives the drink an even coffee flavor.
Yes, instant coffee can dissolve in cold water, but it may take longer to mix smoothly. Stirring the granules into a little hot water first, then adding cold water and ice, is a reliable way to avoid gritty clumps.
Use chilled coffee rather than relying on ice to cool it. Ice melts into iced instant coffee and dilutes the flavor, so add it just before serving; large cubes also melt more slowly than crushed ice.
Yes, oat milk works well in iced instant coffee. Dissolve the granules first, then stir in cold oat milk and add ice. Barista-style oat milk generally foams more readily if you want a creamier, frothy drink.
Yes, iced instant coffee needs no sugar to dissolve or taste like coffee. If you find it too bitter, add cold milk or an unsweetened milk alternative rather than sweetening it; dissolving the granules well also improves the flavor.
No, iced instant coffee and cold brew are made differently. Instant coffee dissolves directly in water, while cold brew is made by steeping ground coffee in cold water and then straining it, producing a different taste and texture.
Yes, instant espresso can be used for iced instant coffee and gives it a more concentrated coffee taste. Dissolve it before adding cold milk or water and ice; adding dry powder directly to a glass of ice can leave clumps.
Yes, you can prepare the coffee-and-water base ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Add milk and ice when you are ready to drink it, so the ice does not melt into the coffee while it sits.
Not just because it is cold: iced and hot instant coffee contain caffeine from the coffee used. The amount varies with the product and how much you mix in, while ice changes the drink’s dilution, not its caffeine.
It can, because iced instant coffee contains caffeine whether it is served hot or cold. If caffeine makes it harder for you to sleep, have it earlier in the day; choosing ice instead of hot water does not remove the caffeine.
Vitamins
B3
0.72mg · 5% DV
B5
0.12mg · 2% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.12mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
118mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Phosphorus
17mg · 2% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 14 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.
Iced instant coffee is made by dissolving instant coffee granules—often in a little hot water—then adding cold water and ice. It is a quick way to enjoy a chilled coffee at home, with the strength easy to adjust by using more or fewer granules.
The flavour is roasty and recognisably coffee-like; without milk, the drink is light-bodied. It is enjoyed around the world as a simple cold drink, especially in warm weather, and can be served black or with milk and sweetener. Made without additions, it is a low-calorie, caffeinated choice. For a lighter cup, keep it unsweetened and add extra ice; a splash of milk softens the taste.
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 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.
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
✓ 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.