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Indian coffee with milk Calories
Caffeinated milk coffee beverage
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Indian coffee with milk (180 g) has 94 calories. That works out to 52 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.2 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 3.8 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 0.4 µg of B12 covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 34 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Indian coffee with milk Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 180 g
94
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
9.2g
· 3% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
3.8g
· 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 43% · Protein 18% · Fat 39%
Indian coffee with milk nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (180 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 94 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.8 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.34 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 58 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Cup of Indian coffee with milk?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 15 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 30 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 90 g | 47 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 52 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 62 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 125 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 300 g | 156 kcal |
Calculated from 52 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indian coffee with milk
What is Indian coffee with milk called?
Indian coffee with milk is often called South Indian filter coffee or kaapi when made in that regional style. The name does not describe one fixed recipe: Indian households and cafés may use different coffee blends, brewing methods, and amounts of milk.
How is Indian coffee with milk traditionally made in South India?
South Indian filter coffee is traditionally made by steeping finely ground coffee in a small metal filter, then mixing the strong decoction with hot milk. Sugar is common but optional, and the drink is often served in a tumbler with a small bowl called a davara.
Why is Indian coffee with milk poured between two cups?
In the traditional South Indian serving style, Indian coffee with milk is poured back and forth between a tumbler and davara to aerate it and create a foamy top. This is a serving technique, not a required step in brewing the coffee.
Does Indian coffee with milk contain chicory?
Some South Indian filter coffee blends include chicory, while others are made from coffee alone. Chicory gives the brew a distinct, fuller taste; check the blend ingredients if you want to know whether a particular coffee contains it.
What kind of coffee is used for Indian coffee with milk?
South Indian filter coffee is usually made with finely ground, dark-roasted coffee, often sold as a blend suited to a metal filter. The exact beans and whether the blend includes chicory vary, so there is no single coffee used for every Indian coffee with milk.
Can Indian coffee with milk be made without sugar?
Yes, Indian coffee with milk can be made without sugar. Mix the brewed coffee with hot milk and leave out the sweetener; traditional recipes and café servings may be sweetened, but sweetness is not essential to the drink.
Can you make Indian coffee with milk using plant milk?
Yes, you can make an Indian-style coffee with a plant-based milk, although the result will differ from the dairy version. Choose a plant milk that heats without separating, and add it to the coffee decoction as you would hot dairy milk.
Does Indian coffee with milk have more caffeine than regular coffee?
Not necessarily. The caffeine in Indian coffee with milk depends mainly on how much coffee is used and how strongly it is brewed; adding milk does not remove caffeine. A concentrated filter decoction can make a small serving quite strong.
Is Indian coffee with milk usually served with breakfast?
Yes, South Indian filter coffee is commonly enjoyed at breakfast, often alongside dishes such as idli or dosa. It is also served at other times of day, so breakfast is a familiar custom rather than a strict rule.
Can you reheat Indian coffee with milk?
Yes, you can reheat Indian coffee with milk, but warm it gently and stir it so the milk heats evenly. Avoid boiling it for a long time, which can change the milk’s texture and make the coffee taste less fresh.
Indian coffee with milk Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.4µg · 17% DV
B2
0.2mg · 15% DV
Biotin
2.16µg · 7% DV
B5
0.32mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% DV
Calcium
140mg · 14% DV
Iodine
14µg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
212mg · 6% DV
Sodium
58mg · 3% DV
Indian coffee with milk Glycemic Index
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GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Indian coffee with milk
To burn the 94 calories in 1 cup (medium) (180 g):
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What is Indian coffee with milk?
Indian coffee with milk is associated particularly with South Indian filter coffee, or kaapi: a strong coffee decoction blended with hot milk. Sugar is often added, though the amount varies from cup to cup and by household.
It is smooth, milky and commonly served frothy, traditionally poured between a small metal tumbler and a bowl. In South India it is enjoyed at breakfast or during a break, often alongside a small snack; elsewhere, it works well as a morning coffee or afternoon pick-me-up. Milk gives it some protein and carbohydrate, and it provides 52 calories per 100 g. To keep the cup lighter, use less sugar if you add it, or adjust the proportion of milk to coffee.
How Nutritious Is Indian coffee with milk?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Indian coffee with milk Processed?
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.
Does Indian coffee with milk Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Indian coffee with milk Good For?
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
Indian coffee with milk Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.34g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.08g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.14g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.8:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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