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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 Instant coffee with lemon (240 g) has 7 calories. That works out to 3 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.2 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 1.2 mg of B3 covers 8% 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
1.2g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% 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 71% · Protein 29% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 7 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.2 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| 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 teaspoon (whole) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 200 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 300 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 11 kcal |
Calculated from 3 calories per 100 g.
No, instant coffee with lemon does not cause weight loss or burn fat. It may be a lower-calorie choice than a sweetened drink if you leave out added sugar, but lemon does not give coffee a special weight-loss effect.
Dissolve the instant coffee in hot water, then stir in lemon juice to taste. Adding the lemon after the coffee dissolves makes the drink easy to adjust. For an iced version, cool it and serve over ice.
No, instant coffee with lemon is not a proven headache remedy. Caffeine can affect headaches differently from person to person, and too much caffeine—or suddenly cutting it out—can also trigger one.
It tastes tangy and more acidic than plain instant coffee, with bitterness from the coffee and sharpness from the lemon. Whether you enjoy it is a matter of preference; start with a small squeeze of lemon and adjust.
Yes. First dissolve the instant coffee in a little hot water, then add lemon juice and cold water before serving it over ice. This helps avoid undissolved coffee granules in a cold drink.
Yes, many people can drink it on an empty stomach. But coffee and lemon may aggravate heartburn, acid reflux, or stomach discomfort in some people; having it with food may be more comfortable if that happens to you.
Yes, it can upset some people’s stomachs. Coffee may stimulate the gut, while lemon adds acidity; together they can worsen reflux or cause discomfort in people who are sensitive to either ingredient.
Yes, it can. Instant coffee contains caffeine, which may make it harder to fall asleep or reduce sleep quality, and adding lemon does not remove the caffeine. Avoid it near bedtime if you are sensitive to caffeine.
For many adults, having it daily is reasonable if the caffeine does not disrupt sleep or cause unwanted symptoms. Count caffeine from all your drinks, and remember that lemon juice does not make the coffee caffeine-free.
No, instant coffee with lemon does not cure a cold or cough. A warm drink may feel soothing, but lemon and coffee do not treat the infection, and caffeine is not a substitute for rest or fluids.
Vitamins
B3
1.2mg · 8% DV
Vitamin C
3.6mg · 4% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
132mg · 4% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
9.6mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Sodium
7.2mg · 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.
Instant coffee with lemon combines soluble coffee granules with lemon juice, usually stirred into hot water. It is better understood as a personal variation than as a drink tied to a single culinary tradition; the balance of coffee and citrus is easy to adjust to taste.
Its flavour brings together coffee’s roasted bitterness and lemon’s sharp, tangy aroma. You can drink it hot or let it cool and serve it over ice. It is not a standard coffee order in many places, but works for anyone curious about a bright, citrusy twist on a familiar cup. Prepared without additions, it is very low in energy, with 3 calories per 100 g. Use just a little lemon for a gentler taste, and pair it with water or a simple snack.
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
— Not 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.