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Popular instant coffee, low calorie, contains antioxidants
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 teaspoon (medium) of Nescafé Gold (2 g) has 7 calories. That works out to 325 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.2 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Nescafé Gold is a branded instant coffee made from roasted coffee beans. Its granules dissolve in hot water, making it a quick cup without brewing equipment; the flavour is aromatic and often described as smoother than more robust instant coffees.
People drink it at breakfast, during a work break or after a meal, either black or with milk and sugar. It is convenient at home, in the office or while travelling, though preferences vary by country and coffee culture. Made without sugar or milk, it is low in calories and contains coffee antioxidants. For a lighter cup, keep it black or add just a splash of milk.
Selected: 100 g
325
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
60g
· 22% DV
Protein
15g
· 30% DV
Fat
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fiber
35g
· 125% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 79% · Protein 20% · Fat 1%
Vitamins
B3
28mg · 175% DV
B2
2mg · 154% DV
B5
0.5mg · 10% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
3200mg · 94% DV
Phosphorus
350mg · 50% DV
Magnesium
200mg · 48% DV
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Medium
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 325 calories in 100 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.
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
0.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.03g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Nescafé Gold is a soluble instant coffee made from coffee beans. Stir it into hot water for a quick cup without brewing equipment or coffee grounds. Its flavor is generally described as smoother and more aromatic than a sharper-tasting instant coffee.
Add Nescafé Gold to a cup, pour in hot water, and stir until it dissolves. A medium teaspoon is about 2 g; adjust the amount to suit your preferred strength. Avoid using boiling water if you want a less harsh-tasting cup.
Nescafé Gold contains caffeine, but the amount in a cup varies with the product version and how much coffee you use. If you are sensitive to caffeine, use less or choose a decaffeinated version where one is sold.
Not necessarily. Nescafé Gold can taste strong or mild depending on how much you add, while caffeine levels vary between instant and brewed coffees. Taste alone does not reliably tell you how much caffeine is in your cup.
Yes. Dissolve Nescafé Gold in a small splash of warm water first, then add cold water or milk and ice. Starting with a little warm liquid helps prevent granules from clumping in a cold drink.
Nescafé Gold is usually marketed as a smoother, more aromatic-tasting coffee, while Nescafé Original has a more pronounced, robust flavor. Both are instant coffees, so the main difference for most drinkers is the taste rather than the preparation.
Yes, Nescafé Gold works well with milk. Dissolve it in a little hot water first, then add hot or cold milk. This makes a milder drink than preparing it with water alone, and you can adjust the milk to taste.
It can. Nescafé Gold contains caffeine, which may make it harder to fall asleep or reduce sleep quality, especially for people who are sensitive to it. If you notice this effect, avoid drinking it in the hours before bed.
Keep Nescafé Gold tightly closed in a cool, dry place after opening. Moisture can make the granules clump, so use a dry spoon and avoid storing the jar beside a kettle or another source of steam.
Yes, decaffeinated Nescafé Gold is sold in some markets, though availability and product names vary by country. It is a useful option if you want the familiar instant-coffee style with less caffeine, particularly later in the day.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.