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Low-calorie filter coffee with light milk
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Filter coffee with light milk (240 g) has 41 calories. That works out to 17 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.8 g of carbs, 2.2 g of protein, 1.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of B2 covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 28 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
41
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
3.8g
· 1% DV
Protein
2.2g
· 4% DV
Fat
1.2g
· 2% 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 44% · Protein 25% · Fat 31%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 41 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.72 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 43 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.8 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% |
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 | 41 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 60 g | 10 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 17 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 120 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 31 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 60 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 475 g | 81 kcal |
Calculated from 17 calories per 100 g.
Yes, filter coffee with light milk contains caffeine from the brewed coffee. Adding milk does not remove the caffeine, and the amount varies with the coffee beans, serving size and brewing strength.
It can be a straightforward drink: brewed coffee with milk, without added sugar unless you choose to add it. Its caffeine may affect people differently, so pay attention to how it affects your sleep or comfort.
There is no fixed amount: caffeine in filter coffee with light milk depends mainly on how much coffee is brewed and how strong it is. The milk changes the drink’s taste and texture, not its caffeine content.
Brew ground coffee with hot water using a filter, then stir light milk into the brewed coffee. Add the milk after brewing rather than putting it in the coffee maker, so the water can pass through the grounds properly.
It can, because the coffee contains caffeine, which may make it harder to fall asleep. If you notice that effect, have filter coffee with light milk earlier in the day rather than close to bedtime.
No. Filter coffee with light milk is brewed by passing hot water through ground coffee, then adding milk; a latte is made with espresso and typically contains a larger proportion of steamed milk.
Yes. Chill brewed filter coffee and mix it with light milk for a cold drink. Add ice just before serving, or make the coffee a little stronger if you want to limit dilution.
Yes, but the taste may become less pleasant after reheating. Refrigerate leftover filter coffee with light milk promptly, and warm only the amount you plan to drink instead of repeatedly reheating the whole batch.
It can bother some people, especially if coffee triggers acidity or stomach discomfort for them. If you notice symptoms after drinking filter coffee with light milk, try having it with food or choosing a less strong brew.
Yes, you can drink it before a workout if caffeine suits you. The milk makes it a different choice from black coffee, so allow time to see how it feels in your stomach before exercising.
Vitamins
B2
0.19mg · 15% DV
B12
0.29µg · 12% DV
B3
0.72mg · 5% DV
B5
0.19mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
65mg · 9% DV
Calcium
82mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
221mg · 7% DV
Iodine
7.2µg · 5% DV
Sodium
43mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 41 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Filter coffee with light milk is brewed coffee topped or mixed with reduced-fat milk. It is easy to make at home with a drip machine or pour-over, and is also a familiar café order. The milk softens coffee’s bitterness and gives it a paler colour and a gentle creaminess, while leaving it less rich than a milk-heavy coffee drink.
It works well as a breakfast or mid-morning cup, or as an afternoon pick-me-up; serve it with toast, fruit or a small biscuit if you want something alongside. Without added sugar, it is a relatively low-calorie choice, with 17 calories per 100 g. Keep it lighter by adding only a splash of milk and skipping sweetened syrups.
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.
Contains these allergens:
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
SATURATED
0.72g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.29g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.07g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.