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Unsweetened, low-calorie caffeinated coffee
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Iced plain espresso (90 g) has 8 calories. That works out to 9 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.5 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 72 mg of Magnesium covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 90 g
8
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
1.5g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% 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 94% · Protein 6% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 8 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.5 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% |
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 serving (medium) | 90 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 45 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 60 g | 5 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 120 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 140 g | 13 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 190 g | 17 kcal |
| 1 cup (jumbo) | 240 g | 22 kcal |
Calculated from 9 calories per 100 g.
Make a fresh espresso shot and pour it over ice in a glass. Stir briefly and drink it promptly, before the melting ice noticeably dilutes the coffee.
No. Iced plain espresso starts with a concentrated espresso shot, while iced coffee usually means brewed coffee that has been chilled or poured over ice. The brewing method and resulting strength differ.
Not simply because it is iced. If both drinks use the same number of espresso shots, their caffeine is generally similar; ice changes the temperature and dilution, not the caffeine already extracted.
Melting ice dilutes iced plain espresso, especially if the drink sits for a while. Use larger ice cubes, chill the espresso briefly before pouring, and serve it immediately to preserve a stronger flavor.
You can pour it straight over ice, but letting it cool briefly first slows the ice from melting quickly. For the freshest aroma, prepare the shot just before serving rather than cooling it far in advance.
Choose beans sold or roasted for espresso, then match the roast to your taste. A coffee with a clear, full flavor tends to remain noticeable after the ice begins to dilute the shot.
Not in the traditional sense. Iced plain espresso requires espresso brewed under pressure; dissolving instant coffee in water makes an iced coffee drink, but it does not produce an espresso shot.
It is best made just before drinking. Espresso loses its fresh aroma as it sits, and storing it with ice makes it progressively weaker; add ice only when you are ready to serve.
It can be, if you already tolerate caffeine and want a small coffee before exercise. It is not a substitute for water, and late-day caffeine may interfere with sleep after your workout.
A serving contributes fluid and does not automatically dehydrate you. Caffeine can have a mild diuretic effect, particularly if you rarely consume it, but ordinary coffee intake still counts toward hydration.
Vitamins
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
B5
0.23mg · 5% DV
B3
0.17mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Magnesium
72mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
104mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Zinc
0.14mg · 1% DV
Sodium
13mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 8 calories in 1 serving (medium) (90 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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 plain espresso is a short, concentrated coffee brewed under pressure and poured over ice, with no milk or sweetener. It draws on Italian espresso tradition, while serving it chilled is an easy café choice in warm weather around the world. As the ice melts, it softens the roast’s bitterness and intensity.
Enjoy it as a brisk coffee break or after a meal; it also suits anyone who wants cold coffee without a milky or sugary base. It is very low in calories, with 9 per 100 g, and contains caffeine. For a gentler, longer drink, add cold water or let the ice melt a little.
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
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.