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Traditional, sweet, intensely aromatic Turkish coffee (double)
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (double) of Turkish coffee sweet double (90 g) has 34 calories. That works out to 38 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.4 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 40 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (double) · 90 g
34
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
7.4g
· 3% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 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 90% · Protein 5% · Fat 5%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 34 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.4 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| 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 (double) | 90 g | 34 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 45 g | 17 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 60 g | 23 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 80 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 piece (double) | 90 g | 34 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 90 g | 34 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 100 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 120 g | 46 kcal |
Calculated from 38 calories per 100 g.
Sweet double Turkish coffee is made by simmering finely ground coffee, water, and sugar together in a cezve, or small coffee pot. Heat it gently until the foam rises, then pour carefully into a larger cup. The sugar is added before brewing, not stirred in afterward.
In sweet double Turkish coffee, “double” usually means a larger serving than a standard small Turkish coffee cup. Cup sizes and café usage vary, though, so it does not guarantee exactly twice as much coffee or caffeine.
Sweet double Turkish coffee is prepared with sugar, but there is no fixed amount used everywhere. The sweetness depends on the recipe and serving size. If ordering in Turkey, ask for az şekerli for less sugar or orta şekerli for medium sweetness.
Sweet double Turkish coffee can contain more caffeine than a single serving because it is a larger portion, but the amount depends on how much ground coffee is used. “Double” is not a standardized caffeine measure, and added sugar does not increase the caffeine.
The fine foam on sweet double Turkish coffee forms as the coffee mixture warms and releases tiny bubbles. Gentle heating helps preserve it; boiling vigorously or letting the coffee boil for too long can break down the foam before serving.
No, you generally do not drink the grounds in sweet double Turkish coffee. They settle at the bottom of the cup, while you sip the coffee above them; stop before the final thick, gritty mouthful.
Sweet double Turkish coffee and Greek coffee are both finely ground coffees simmered in a pot and served unfiltered, so they are quite similar. The names reflect different cultural traditions and serving customs; sweetness in either style is usually set during brewing.
Yes, you can make sweet double Turkish coffee in a small saucepan if you do not have a cezve. Use low heat and watch closely as the foam rises; a wide or rapidly boiling pan makes it harder to control the foam and avoid spills.
Sweet double Turkish coffee is best served freshly brewed in a small cup, often with a glass of water. Turkish delight or another small sweet may accompany it, although the coffee itself is already sweetened.
Yes, sweet double Turkish coffee can interfere with sleep because it contains caffeine. The effect is stronger for some people than others, so avoid drinking it near bedtime if caffeine makes it difficult for you to fall asleep.
Vitamins
B3
0.27mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.18µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
59mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
6.3mg · 2% 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 34 calories in 1 cup (double) (90 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.
Turkish coffee sweet double is finely ground coffee simmered with water and sugar in a small pot, then poured unfiltered into a cup. “Double” refers to a larger-than-usual serving, commonly poured into a bigger cup while retaining the characteristic coffee grounds at the bottom.
In Turkey, it is often served after a meal with a glass of water; a small sweet such as Turkish delight may accompany it. The brew is full-bodied and intensely aromatic, with sugar rounding off its bitterness. Its carbohydrate content comes mainly from the added sugar: the supplied values list 8.2 g per 100 g. If you prefer a less sweet cup, ask for less sugar; its concentrated flavour also pairs well with a few bites of something plain.
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
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.