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Saudi Coffee Calories
Lightly roasted, spiced Arabic coffee, often served with dates
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Saudi Coffee (60 g) has 7 calories. That works out to 12 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.3 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Saudi Coffee Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 60 g
7
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
1.3g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 75% · Protein 12% · Fat 13%
Saudi Coffee nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (60 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 7 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.3 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Cup of Saudi Coffee?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 60 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra small) | 30 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 40 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 90 g | 11 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 120 g | 14 kcal |
Calculated from 12 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Saudi Coffee
What is Saudi Coffee?
Saudi Coffee is a lightly roasted, spiced Arabic coffee, commonly flavored with cardamom and served in small cups. It is traditionally offered to guests with dates, rather than sweetened with sugar.
How do you make Saudi Coffee at home?
Make Saudi Coffee by simmering coarsely ground, lightly roasted coffee in water, then adding cardamom and letting the grounds settle. Pour it carefully into small cups, leaving most of the sediment in the pot.
What spices go in Saudi Coffee?
Cardamom is the defining spice in Saudi Coffee. Depending on the household or region, cooks may also add saffron, cloves, or cinnamon; these additions are optional, not a fixed recipe.
Why is Saudi Coffee yellow?
Saudi Coffee can look pale yellow or golden because it uses lightly roasted beans and may include saffron. Its light color is characteristic and does not by itself mean the coffee is weak or spoiled.
Is Saudi Coffee the same as Arabic coffee?
Saudi Coffee is a well-known style of Arabic coffee, but Arabic coffee is a broader term for regional preparations. Recipes differ in roast, spice blend, and serving custom, so not every Arabic coffee tastes like the Saudi version.
Why is Saudi Coffee served with dates?
Dates are served with Saudi Coffee because their natural sweetness balances the coffee’s unsweetened, spiced flavor. Offering the two together is also a familiar part of Saudi hospitality.
Does Saudi Coffee have caffeine?
Yes, Saudi Coffee contains caffeine because it is brewed from coffee beans. The amount varies with the beans, brewing method, and cup size; a light roast is not caffeine-free.
Do you add sugar to Saudi Coffee?
Usually, no: Saudi Coffee is traditionally served unsweetened. Dates or another sweet accompaniment provide sweetness alongside it, though you can add sugar if you prefer a sweeter cup.
How is Saudi Coffee traditionally served to guests?
Saudi Coffee is traditionally poured into small cups and offered alongside dates. The server may continue offering refills, and a guest can signal that they have had enough by gently shaking the empty cup.
Can you use regular roasted coffee beans for Saudi Coffee?
You can use other coffee beans, but a darker roast will give Saudi Coffee a bolder, less traditional flavor and a deeper color. For a closer result, choose lightly roasted beans and coarsely grind them.
Saudi Coffee Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B3
0.12mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
B5
0.02mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
42mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
4.2mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Sodium
0.6mg · 0% DV
Saudi Coffee Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Saudi Coffee
To burn the 7 calories in 1 cup (medium) (60 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.
What is Saudi Coffee?
Saudi Coffee is a traditional Saudi Arabian drink made by brewing lightly roasted coffee with cardamom; some recipes also include cloves or saffron. It is often prepared in a dallah and poured into small cups.
Its pale colour, gentle bitterness and fragrant spice make it quite different from a dark roast. In Saudi Arabia it is a customary offering to guests, commonly served alongside dates, including at gatherings and after meals. Elsewhere, it pairs well with dates or other lightly sweet snacks. Unsweetened, it is a very light drink—about 12 calories per 100 g—so serving it without added sugar keeps it that way.
How Nutritious Is Saudi Coffee?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Saudi Coffee Processed?
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.
Does Saudi Coffee Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Saudi Coffee Good For?
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
Saudi Coffee Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
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