Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
Traditional Turkish coffee, double serving, medium sugar
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (large) of Turkish coffee, double, medium sugar (90 g) has 47 calories. That works out to 52 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.4 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 40 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (large) · 90 g
47
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
10.4g
· 4% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 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 92% · Protein 4% · Fat 4%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 47 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% |
| 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.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (large) | 90 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 45 g | 23 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 45 g | 23 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 60 g | 31 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 31 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 31 kcal |
| 1 piece (double) | 90 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 47 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 52 kcal |
Calculated from 52 calories per 100 g.
Not necessarily. Caffeine varies with the amount and type of coffee used, the serving size, and how it is brewed; a double serving may contain more than a small cup, but the name alone cannot establish a comparison with espresso.
The foam forms as finely ground coffee heats with water and air bubbles rise to the surface. Slow heating helps it develop; letting the coffee boil vigorously or stirring it late in the brewing can break up the foam.
Combine finely ground coffee, water, and a moderate amount of sugar in a cezve or small saucepan, then heat slowly. Before it boils over, divide the foam between cups and pour in the coffee; adjust the sugar to taste.
Water is traditionally served alongside double, medium-sugar Turkish coffee to refresh the palate before drinking it. In Turkey, a small sweet such as lokum may also accompany the coffee, though it is optional.
Use an extra-fine grind, finer than the grind used for espresso. The coffee is brewed without a filter, so a coarse grind will not produce the characteristic body and may leave a gritty drink.
Yes, you can brew it with milk, but it will taste and behave differently from the traditional water-based version. Milk can scorch or foam up quickly, so use low heat and watch the pot closely.
No, the grounds are not meant to be drunk. Let them settle at the bottom of the cup, and leave the last sip behind; the unfiltered brewing method is also what makes Turkish coffee suitable for fortune-telling traditions.
Yes, its caffeine can make it harder to fall asleep, especially if you are sensitive to caffeine or drink it later in the day. If you notice this effect, choose an earlier time or have a smaller serving.
You can warm it gently, but reheating tends to flatten the foam and can make the coffee taste harsher. Turkish coffee is best brewed and served fresh, so make only the amount you plan to drink.
They can, but the added sugar can raise blood glucose and should be counted as part of the meal plan. Ordering it unsweetened or with less sugar is a practical way to reduce the added sugar.
Vitamins
B3
0.27mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B5
0.05mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Magnesium
7.2mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
54mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.03mg · 1% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Sodium
1.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 47 calories in 1 cup (large) (90 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Turkish coffee, double, medium sugar is made by simmering very finely ground coffee with water and a moderate amount of sugar in a cezve, then pouring it into the cup without filtering out the grounds. “Double” refers to a larger or two-measure serving.
It is intensely aromatic and full-bodied, with the grounds settling at the bottom. In Turkey it is commonly sipped after a meal or during a visit, often with a glass of water; elsewhere, it can be served as a small, leisurely coffee after dinner. The added sugar gives it a sweeter, more carbohydrate-rich profile: it contains 52 calories per 100 g. For a lighter cup, ask for less sugar; a small piece of dark chocolate pairs well with its robust flavour.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.03g
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.