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Instant coffee, half sugar, moderate caffeine
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Nescafe half sugar (200 g) has 500 calories. That works out to 250 calories per 100 g. It contains 110 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 1 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 17 mg of B3 covers 106% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
500
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
110g
· 40% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
1g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 94% · Protein 4% · Fat 2%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 60 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 110 g | 40% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
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) | 200 g | 500 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (medium) | 2 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 6 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 15 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 18 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 36 g | 90 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 250 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 100 g | 250 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 750 kcal |
Calculated from 250 calories per 100 g.
Yes, Nescafe half sugar contains caffeine from the coffee. Its effects vary from person to person, so people who are sensitive to caffeine may want to avoid drinking it late in the day.
Add hot water to Nescafe half sugar and stir until it dissolves. Adjust the amount of water to suit your preferred strength; you do not need to add extra sugar unless you want a sweeter drink.
Nescafe half sugar is made for a less-sweet cup than a standard sweetened version. It still tastes sweet, so it is different from plain instant coffee with no sugar added.
Yes, you can make iced Nescafe half sugar. Dissolve it in a little hot water first, then add cold water or milk and ice; this helps prevent undissolved granules in the drink.
Yes, Nescafe half sugar mixes well with milk. Dissolve it in a small amount of hot water before adding cold milk, or stir it into warm milk for a creamier cup.
It can, because Nescafe half sugar contains caffeine. The effect is stronger for some people than others, so avoid having it close to bedtime if caffeine interferes with your sleep.
Yes, but coffee can cause heartburn or stomach discomfort for some people when they have it without food. If that happens to you, drink Nescafe half sugar with a meal instead.
People with diabetes can drink it, but its added sugar may affect blood glucose. How it fits your eating plan depends on your individual needs and treatment, so ask your doctor or dietitian.
Yes, but it dissolves more slowly in cold water than in hot water. For a smoother drink, dissolve Nescafe half sugar in a little hot water first, then top it up with cold water.
Keep opened Nescafe half sugar tightly sealed in a cool, dry place. Closing the package promptly helps protect the instant coffee from moisture and preserve its flavor.
Vitamins
B3
17mg · 106% DV
B2
0.24mg · 18% DV
B5
0.6mg · 12% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
1800mg · 53% DV
Magnesium
220mg · 52% DV
Manganese
1.2mg · 52% DV
Phosphorus
120mg · 17% DV
Sodium
60mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 500 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 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.
Nescafe half sugar is a sweetened instant coffee mix: soluble coffee and sugar are combined so the drink can be made by stirring it into hot water. It has less sugar than a fully sweetened version, but it is not unsweetened black coffee.
It is a convenient cup for breakfast or a break, whether you drink it at home, at work or while travelling. The flavour is coffee-forward with a gentle sweetness, and the texture is light when made without milk. Its nutritional profile reflects the added sugar: carbohydrates make up much of the mix, at 55 g per 100 g. It suits people who like a sweet instant coffee but prefer less sweetness; using more hot water makes the cup milder.
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.
Low
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 4
Ultra-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
0.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.