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Smooth instant coffee, low calorie, caffeine source
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 teaspoon (medium) of Jacobs Velour Coffee (2 g) has 6 calories. That works out to 280 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.8 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 teaspoon (medium) · 2 g
6
KCAL / 2G
Carbs
0.8g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 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 73% · Protein 27% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 6 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.3 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 teaspoon (medium) | 2 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 g | 1 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 2 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 2 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 2 g | 6 kcal |
| 2 teaspoon (double) | 4 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (large) | 6 g | 17 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 50 g | 140 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 280 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 100 g | 280 kcal |
Calculated from 280 calories per 100 g.
Jacobs Velour Coffee is soluble coffee granules made for quick preparation with hot water. It is coffee rather than a ready-to-drink mix; adding milk, sugar or flavouring is optional and changes the finished drink.
Jacobs Velour Coffee contains caffeine, but the amount in your cup depends on how much granulated coffee you use. It is not a decaffeinated coffee, so choose a smaller serving or an earlier time if caffeine affects you.
No, plain Jacobs Velour Coffee granules are coffee, not a sweetened coffee mix. Sugar in the cup comes from additions such as table sugar, flavoured syrup or sweetened milk.
Jacobs Velour Coffee is marketed as a smooth-tasting instant coffee with a recognizable roasted-coffee flavour. It makes a milder cup when prepared with more water or milk, while using extra granules produces a stronger taste.
Yes, you can make a simple latte-style drink with Jacobs Velour Coffee. Dissolve the granules in a small amount of hot water, then add steamed or warmed milk; it will not have the espresso base of a café latte.
Yes, Jacobs Velour Coffee works for iced coffee because the granules dissolve in water. Stir them into a little hot water first, then add cold milk or water and ice for a smoother drink without undissolved granules.
No, Jacobs Velour Coffee is instant coffee, not ground coffee for an espresso machine. Dissolve the granules in a cup instead; putting them in a machine’s coffee basket will not brew a proper espresso.
Keep Jacobs Velour Coffee tightly sealed in a cool, dry place after opening. Moisture can make the granules clump and dull their aroma, so avoid storing the jar beside a kettle or other source of steam.
Yes, Jacobs Velour Coffee can interfere with sleep because it contains caffeine. The effect varies between people, but if you find it keeps you awake, avoid drinking it later in the day or choose a caffeine-free alternative.
Yes, Jacobs Velour Coffee can be consumed during pregnancy, but its caffeine counts toward your total daily intake from all sources. Include tea, chocolate and other caffeinated drinks when tracking it, and ask your healthcare professional about your personal limit.
Vitamins
B3
0.7mg · 4% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B5
0.01mg · 0% DV
B6
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Magnesium
6mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
42mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
3.4mg · 0% DV
Sodium
1.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 6 calories in 1 teaspoon (medium) (2 g):
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Walking (5 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.
Jacobs Velour Coffee is a smooth-tasting instant coffee that dissolves in water, making it a quick option when you want a cup without brewing equipment. Stir it into hot water for a straightforward black coffee, or add milk for a softer, creamier drink; it also works chilled over ice. Across the English-speaking world, instant coffee is often kept at home or at work for an easy morning cup or an afternoon break. Prepared without sugar or rich additions, a serving is low in calories, while the coffee provides caffeine. For a lighter cup, keep sweeteners to a minimum and use a modest splash of milk.
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.
High
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.