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Low-calorie, lightly sweetened, caffeinated traditional coffee
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Double Turkish coffee, lightly sweetened (120 g) has 14 calories. That works out to 12 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.2 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 120 g
14
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
3.2g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 84% · Protein 10% · Fat 6%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 14 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| 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 (medium) | 120 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 30 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 60 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 90 g | 11 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 120 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 120 g | 14 kcal |
| 2 cup (small) | 120 g | 14 kcal |
Calculated from 12 calories per 100 g.
Double Turkish coffee, lightly sweetened, is made by gently heating finely ground coffee, water, and a small amount of sugar together in a cezve. Stir before heating, then pour as the foam rises; avoid a vigorous boil, which can flatten the foam.
Usually, yes: double Turkish coffee, lightly sweetened, contains more coffee than a single serving and therefore generally more caffeine. The exact amount varies with the coffee dose and preparation, so “double” does not guarantee a fixed caffeine level.
Double Turkish coffee, lightly sweetened, is brewed unfiltered so the finely ground coffee settles at the bottom of the cup. Let it rest briefly after pouring and sip slowly, stopping before the thick grounds at the bottom.
It is better to avoid double Turkish coffee, lightly sweetened, close to bedtime if caffeine affects your sleep. Its caffeine can make it harder to fall asleep, and the effect may last for several hours.
“Double” usually means a larger-than-single serving of Turkish coffee, but cafés may use the term differently. It can refer to a larger cup or a double portion, so ask how it is served if you are limiting caffeine.
The foam in double Turkish coffee, lightly sweetened, forms as the coffee slowly heats in the cezve. Heating it gently and pouring without delay helps preserve the foam; boiling it hard or stirring after it rises can disperse it.
Yes, double Turkish coffee, lightly sweetened, can be made in a small saucepan if you do not have a cezve. Use finely ground Turkish coffee, heat it gently, and watch closely because the foam can rise quickly.
No, double Turkish coffee, lightly sweetened, is not espresso. Turkish coffee is simmered with very fine grounds and served unfiltered, while espresso is brewed under pressure and served without the grounds in the cup.
No, the grounds from double Turkish coffee, lightly sweetened, are generally not reused to brew another cup. They have already released much of their flavor, so a second brew tends to taste weak and muddy.
Water is traditionally served with double Turkish coffee, lightly sweetened, to refresh the palate before tasting the coffee. It does not cancel the caffeine; drink extra water if you are thirsty.
Vitamins
B3
0.24mg · 2% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B5
0.04mg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.12µg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
70mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
8.4mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.04mg · 2% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 14 calories in 1 cup (medium) (120 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.
Double Turkish coffee, lightly sweetened is made by simmering finely ground coffee with water and a small amount of sugar in a cezve, the traditional long-handled pot. “Double” refers to a stronger, more generous coffee than a standard preparation; the grounds settle in the cup rather than being filtered out.
In Turkey, it is often served in a small cup with a glass of water, after a meal or during a visit, sometimes alongside Turkish delight. Its concentrated, aromatic taste is softened by just a little sweetness, while the drink remains caffeinated. At 12 calories per 100 g, it is a low-calorie choice. It suits those who enjoy an intense coffee with a gentler edge; you can reduce the sugar further when brewing it at home.
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
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.