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Traditional Turkish coffee, flavored with mastic
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (small) of Mastic Turkish Coffee (60 g) has 15 calories. That works out to 25 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.1 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 40 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Mastic Turkish coffee is finely ground coffee brewed with a little mastic resin, traditionally in a small pot. The resin lends it a distinctive, fragrant, slightly piney note, while the coffee remains rich and its grounds settle at the bottom of the cup.
In Turkey, it is served in a small cup, often with a glass of water, after a meal or when welcoming guests. You can have it unsweetened or ask for sugar to be added during brewing. Its nutritional character depends largely on added sugar; without it, the drink is very low in calories. Water makes a simple accompaniment, while a small sweet is also customary.
Selected: 100 g
25
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
5.2g
· 2% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 86% · Protein 7% · Fat 7%
Vitamins
B3
0.7mg · 4% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B5
0.05mg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Magnesium
18mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
70mg · 2% DV
Calcium
6mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
7mg · 1% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 25 calories in 100 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.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.07g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
Mastic adds a distinctive resinous, gently pine-like aroma to Mastic Turkish Coffee, complementing the roasted coffee. It changes the flavor, not the traditional preparation: the coffee is still brewed slowly and served with its grounds.
Mix finely ground coffee, cold water and a little finely crushed mastic in a cezve, then heat it slowly without stirring. Spoon off the foam before it boils over and pour the coffee into small cups.
Yes, food-grade mastic tears can be crushed and used in Mastic Turkish Coffee. Crush them finely so they disperse more evenly; their sticky texture can make them difficult to grind unless chilled first.
Mastic resin naturally has a fresh, resinous aroma that some people describe as pine-like. That flavor is characteristic of Mastic Turkish Coffee, rather than a sign that the coffee has gone off.
No, sugar is optional in Mastic Turkish Coffee. The mastic gives the drink its own aromatic flavor, so you can brew it unsweetened or add sugar to the cezve to suit your taste.
Serve Mastic Turkish Coffee in a small cup with a glass of water, which is a customary pairing. Turkish delight or a small piece of chocolate also works well with its aromatic, slightly bitter flavor.
Yes, but let freshly brewed Mastic Turkish Coffee cool first, since pouring hot coffee directly over ice can make it watery. Its fine grounds settle, so pour carefully and leave the sediment behind.
Yes, Mastic Turkish Coffee contains caffeine from the coffee; mastic does not make it caffeine-free. The amount varies with the coffee and serving, so people sensitive to caffeine may prefer a smaller cup.
Mastic Turkish Coffee contains caffeine, so include it in your total daily caffeine intake during pregnancy. Ask your healthcare professional what limit is appropriate for you, especially if you drink other caffeinated beverages.
Mastic Turkish Coffee is best made fresh and drunk soon after brewing. As it sits, the grounds settle and its foam and aroma fade; leftover coffee is not ideal for storing or reheating.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.