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Low-calorie coffee beverage; contains sodium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Salted Americano (240 g) has 7 calories. That works out to 3 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.7 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of B2 covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
7
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
0.7g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
0g
· 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 58% · Protein 42% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 7 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 288 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.7 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.5 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 (medium) | 240 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 30 g | 1 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra small) | 120 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 480 g | 14 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 480 g | 14 kcal |
Calculated from 3 calories per 100 g.
A Salted Americano is espresso diluted with water and finished with a small amount of salt. It is usually served without milk or sweetener, though cafés and home recipes may offer variations.
Pour hot water over espresso, then stir in a small pinch of salt until it dissolves. Start with very little: the goal is to soften the coffee’s bitterness, not make the drink taste briny.
Salt can make the bitterness of espresso seem less sharp, giving a Salted Americano a rounder taste. It does not remove the coffee’s bitterness; it changes how strongly that bitterness comes through.
Use just a small pinch to start, then taste the Salted Americano before adding more. Too much salt quickly overwhelms the coffee, and the ideal amount varies with the espresso and your taste.
Yes, an iced Salted Americano works well with espresso, cold water, and ice. Dissolve the salt in the espresso while it is still warm, then add the cold water and ice so no grains remain.
No, adding salt does not add caffeine to a Salted Americano. Its caffeine depends on the espresso used and how many espresso shots are in the drink, just as it does for a regular Americano.
It can make the bitterness in a Salted Americano taste less pronounced, but it does not change the coffee itself. If the drink tastes noticeably salty, reduce the salt rather than adding more water to mask it.
The added salt contributes sodium, and caffeine may temporarily affect blood pressure in some people. If you have been told to limit either salt or caffeine, ask your healthcare professional whether this drink fits your guidance.
Yes, you can make a Salted Americano with decaf espresso and keep the salty, bitter-balancing flavor. Decaf still may contain a little caffeine, so it is not necessarily completely caffeine-free.
A Salted Americano is best made shortly before drinking, while the espresso’s aroma is fresh. You can chill a prepared one briefly, but sitting for a long time can flatten its coffee flavor and melt the ice.
Vitamins
B2
0.19mg · 15% DV
B3
1.2mg · 8% DV
Folate
4.8µg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
288mg · 13% DV
Magnesium
19mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
132mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 7 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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A Salted Americano is espresso diluted with water and finished with a little salt. Rather than making the drink taste overtly salty, a small pinch can soften perceived bitterness and bring out the coffee’s flavour; add too much, though, and the salt takes over.
It is served hot or over ice in cafés, and can be made at home with espresso or strong coffee and hot water. People often drink it plain, or alongside a light snack. Without sugar or milk, it is a very low-calorie coffee, though it does contain sodium. Start with a tiny pinch and taste before adding more, especially if you prefer your coffee’s natural bitterness.
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.
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
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.