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Low-calorie intense espresso with a little milk
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (small) of Nespresso Ristretto with a Little Milk (40 g) has 7 calories. That works out to 18 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.6 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (small) · 40 g
7
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
0.6g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.3g
· 0% 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 36% · Protein 24% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 7 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.6 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.4 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 cup (small) | 40 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra small) | 25 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 30 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 60 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 11 kcal |
| 2 serving (double) | 80 g | 14 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 18 kcal |
Calculated from 18 calories per 100 g.
Nespresso Ristretto with a Little Milk is a short, concentrated ristretto coffee softened with a small amount of milk. The drink stays coffee-forward rather than becoming a milk-based coffee like a latte.
Yes, Nespresso Ristretto with a Little Milk contains caffeine; adding milk does not remove it. The amount varies with the capsule and how the drink is prepared, so it cannot be stated as one fixed figure.
Nespresso Ristretto with a Little Milk tastes more concentrated than a regular espresso because ristretto is extracted with less water. That stronger flavor does not necessarily mean it contains more caffeine; caffeine varies by capsule and extraction.
Brew a ristretto capsule using the short-shot setting, then add a small splash of milk to make Nespresso Ristretto with a Little Milk. Warm the milk first if you want a smoother, less cool drink.
Whole milk gives Nespresso Ristretto with a Little Milk a rounder, creamier texture, while lower-fat milk keeps it lighter in taste. Use only a small amount so the ristretto’s intense coffee flavor remains prominent.
Sugar is optional in Nespresso Ristretto with a Little Milk, not a required ingredient. Try it unsweetened first: the small amount of milk softens the coffee, while sugar can mask the ristretto’s distinctive roasted flavor.
You can, but Nespresso Ristretto with a Little Milk contains caffeine, which can make it harder for some people to fall asleep. If you are sensitive to caffeine, have it earlier in the day rather than close to bedtime.
Yes, Nespresso Ristretto with a Little Milk can be served over ice. Let the short coffee shot cool briefly before pouring it over ice, then add a little milk; this helps avoid an overly diluted drink.
No, Nespresso Ristretto with a Little Milk is not necessarily the same as a cortado. A cortado is typically made with espresso and a more balanced amount of steamed milk, while this Nespresso drink uses ristretto and only a little milk.
A Nespresso machine can make Nespresso Ristretto with a Little Milk if it accepts the ristretto capsule you have. Nespresso capsule systems are not all interchangeable, so match the capsule type to your machine before brewing.
Vitamins
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
B12
0.04µg · 2% DV
B3
0.12mg · 1% DV
B5
0.03mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
11mg · 2% DV
Calcium
14mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
30mg · 1% DV
Iodine
1.2µg · 1% DV
Sodium
6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 7 calories in 1 cup (small) (40 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.
Nespresso Ristretto with a Little Milk is a short ristretto coffee made with a Nespresso machine, softened with a small splash of milk. Ristretto’s brief extraction gives it a compact, intense coffee flavour, while the milk rounds off some of its sharpness.
It works well as a small after-breakfast coffee or an afternoon pick-me-up, and pairs nicely with a plain biscuit or a square of dark chocolate. The serving is modest and the drink is light in calories: it has 18 calories per 100 g. For a milder cup, add a little more milk; leaving out sugar keeps it simple.
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 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.
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
0.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.08g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.