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Traditional Turkish coffee served in a small cup with 2 sugars
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (small) of Turkish coffee with 2 sugars (75 g) has 31 calories. That works out to 41 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.4 g of carbs, 0.6 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (small) · 75 g
31
KCAL / 75G
Carbs
7.4g
· 3% DV
Protein
0.6g
· 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 90% · Protein 7% · Fat 3%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 31 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.4 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.6 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 (small) | 75 g | 31 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra small) | 60 g | 25 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 75 g | 31 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 75 g | 31 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 90 g | 37 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 41 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 150 g | 62 kcal |
Calculated from 41 calories per 100 g.
To make Turkish coffee with 2 sugars, stir finely ground coffee, cold water, and sugar together in a cezve before heating. Warm it slowly without boiling vigorously, then pour the rising foam into the cup before adding the rest.
Water is traditionally served with Turkish coffee with 2 sugars so you can refresh your palate before tasting the coffee. It does not cancel out caffeine; sipping water first can make the coffee’s flavor easier to notice.
Turkish coffee with 2 sugars is brewed with very finely ground coffee, and the grounds settle in the cup instead of being strained out. Let the sediment collect at the bottom and avoid drinking the final mouthful.
You can swallow a little sediment by accident, but the grounds in Turkish coffee with 2 sugars are usually left at the bottom of the cup. Pause between sips to let them settle rather than stirring the coffee.
Not necessarily: Turkish coffee with 2 sugars can taste intense, but caffeine depends on the beans, brewing method, and serving size. The added sugar changes sweetness, not caffeine, so taste alone cannot tell you which drink contains more.
Add the sugar to Turkish coffee with 2 sugars before brewing, along with the coffee and water. This is the customary method because the sugar dissolves as the coffee heats; adding it afterward will not produce the same evenly sweet cup.
Yes, you can make Turkish coffee with 2 sugars in a small saucepan if you do not have a cezve. Use low heat and watch closely for the foam to rise, since a wider pan may heat the coffee less evenly.
It is better to brew Turkish coffee with 2 sugars fresh rather than reheat it. Reheating can flatten the foam and make the flavor harsher, while the settled grounds may become stirred back into the drink.
Yes, Turkish coffee with 2 sugars can affect sleep because it contains caffeine, and sugar does not remove that effect. If caffeine makes you feel alert, have it earlier in the day rather than close to bedtime.
Yes, some people traditionally read the shapes left by the grounds after drinking Turkish coffee with 2 sugars. This is a cultural fortune-telling custom, not a reliable way to predict events or assess health.
Vitamins
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B3
0.22mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Folate
1.5µg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
6mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
44mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Sodium
1.5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 31 calories in 1 cup (small) (75 g):
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Turkish coffee with 2 sugars is made by simmering finely ground coffee, water and sugar together in a small pot, traditionally a cezve. It is poured unfiltered into a small cup, and the grounds settle at the bottom as it stands. Because the sugar is added while brewing, it is already sweetened when served.
In Turkey, it is commonly offered to guests and enjoyed after a meal, often with a glass of water alongside. Expect a rich aroma, a foamy top and a thick, full-bodied sip; leave the last mouthful, where the grounds collect. Nutritionally, it is mainly a source of carbohydrate from the sugar, with little protein or fat. For a less sweet cup, ask for less sugar next time.
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
0.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.