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Concentrated espresso drink made with lactose-free milk
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (small) of Ristretto with lactose-free milk (60 g) has 19 calories. That works out to 32 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.7 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 0.8 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.1 µg of B12 covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (small) · 60 g
19
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
1.7g
· 1% DV
Protein
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.8g
· 1% 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 26% · Fat 38%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.8 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.48 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.7 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% |
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 serving (small) | 60 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 cup (mini) | 60 g | 19 kcal |
| 2 ounce (small) | 60 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 29 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 90 g | 29 kcal |
| 3 ounce (medium) | 90 g | 29 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 38 kcal |
Calculated from 32 calories per 100 g.
Ristretto with lactose-free milk is a short, concentrated coffee shot topped or mixed with a small amount of lactose-free milk. It keeps a stronger coffee presence than a larger, milk-heavy espresso drink.
Yes, ristretto with lactose-free milk contains caffeine because lactose-free milk does not remove caffeine from the coffee. A ristretto is small, but that does not guarantee low caffeine; the amount varies with the beans and preparation.
Ristretto with lactose-free milk has a short ristretto shot and only a splash of milk, while a latte uses a larger espresso serving with substantially more steamed milk. The ristretto version tastes more concentrated and coffee-forward.
Pull a ristretto shot, then add a small splash of lactose-free milk to make ristretto with lactose-free milk. Use less milk for a bolder cup, or steam it first if you prefer a warmer, softer texture.
Often, yes: lactose-free milk has had its lactose broken down, so many people with lactose intolerance can tolerate ristretto with lactose-free milk. It still contains milk proteins, so it is not suitable for someone with a dairy allergy.
It can taste slightly sweeter: lactose-free milk contains lactose that has been split into simpler sugars, which taste sweeter. That does not mean sugar has necessarily been added to ristretto with lactose-free milk.
Yes, ristretto with lactose-free milk can be served iced. Pour the short coffee shot over cold lactose-free milk and ice, and drink it soon so melting ice does not dilute the concentrated coffee too much.
Ristretto with lactose-free milk usually tastes more concentrated than a milked espresso because ristretto is extracted with less water. “Stronger” here describes flavor; caffeine content is not reliably higher or lower in every preparation.
Yes, lactose-free milk can be frothed for ristretto with lactose-free milk. Add a modest amount of foam so it softens the drink without covering the ristretto’s distinctive, concentrated coffee flavor.
It is better to avoid ristretto with lactose-free milk close to bedtime if caffeine affects your sleep. The milk does not cancel caffeine’s stimulating effect, even though this drink is served in a small cup.
Vitamins
B12
0.13µg · 5% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
B5
0.17mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.72µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
34mg · 5% DV
Calcium
43mg · 4% DV
Iodine
4.8µg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
71mg · 2% DV
Sodium
17mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 19 calories in 1 serving (small) (60 g):
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Ristretto with lactose-free milk pairs a short, concentrated Italian coffee with a small splash of lactose-free milk. Ristretto is made under pressure like espresso, but with a shorter extraction, so it is served in a small cup. A little milk softens the coffee’s deep, intense flavour, often leaving a fine tan layer on top.
You might find it in cafés with espresso machines or make it at home as a compact alternative to a milky espresso drink. The milk adds a little protein and rounds out the texture, while the coffee remains the main event. It works well after breakfast or alongside a small biscuit; use just a splash of milk if you prefer a stronger, lighter-bodied cup.
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
0.48g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.21g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.