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Ube milk drink Calories
Purple, milk-based sweet ube drink
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Ube milk drink (240 g) has 187 calories. That works out to 78 calories per 100 g. It contains 29.8 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 5.8 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.8 µg of B12 covers 32% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Ube milk drink Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
187
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
29.8g
· 11% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
5.8g
· 7% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 10% · Fat 28%
Ube milk drink nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (240 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 187 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.8 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 101 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 29.8 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
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 Ube milk drink?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 187 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 can (medium) | 240 g | 187 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 195 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 234 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 257 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 273 kcal |
Calculated from 78 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ube milk drink
What is an ube milk drink?
An ube milk drink is a creamy, often sweet beverage made with ube, a purple yam used in Filipino cooking, and milk. It may be blended with ube purée, ube jam, powder, or flavoring, and served hot or iced.
Is an ube milk drink the same as taro milk tea?
No. An ube milk drink gets its flavor and color from ube, while taro milk tea is made with taro. The two roots are different, and taro milk tea commonly includes brewed tea; an ube milk drink does not have to.
What does an ube milk drink taste like?
An ube milk drink is mildly sweet and creamy, with a flavor often compared to vanilla, nuts, or white chocolate. Its exact sweetness depends on the ube product and any added sugar or syrup.
How do you make an ube milk drink at home?
Blend cooked ube purée or ube jam with milk until smooth, then sweeten to taste and serve over ice or warm it gently. Ube powder or extract can also be used; follow its package directions for the amount.
Does an ube milk drink contain caffeine?
No, a basic ube milk drink made with ube and milk is caffeine-free. Some café versions add coffee, matcha, or tea, so those variations do contain caffeine from the added ingredient.
Why is an ube milk drink purple?
An ube milk drink is purple because ube has naturally occurring pigments that give it its characteristic color. The shade can vary with the type and amount of ube, and some recipes use powder or flavoring for a stronger color.
Is an ube milk drink Filipino?
Yes, ube is a well-known ingredient in Filipino cuisine, and ube milk drinks are popular in Filipino cafés and home recipes. The drink has many modern variations, including iced versions and blends with coffee or other flavors.
Can you make an ube milk drink with ube extract?
Yes, ube extract can flavor an ube milk drink when fresh ube or purée is unavailable. Add it gradually because extracts vary in strength, and remember that some provide flavor and color without the thickness of ube purée.
Can an ube milk drink be served hot?
Yes, an ube milk drink can be served hot as well as iced. Warm the milk gently and whisk in the ube until evenly mixed; avoid boiling it, which can affect the texture and make milk scorch.
Is an ube milk drink usually sweetened?
Often, yes. Many ube milk drink recipes use sugar, syrup, or sweetened ube jam, though the sweetness is adjustable. For a less sweet version, start with plain ube purée and add sweetener only as needed.
Ube milk drink Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.77µg · 32% DV
B2
0.26mg · 20% DV
B5
0.53mg · 11% DV
Biotin
2.88µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
161mg · 23% DV
Calcium
206mg · 21% DV
Iodine
19µg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
331mg · 10% DV
Sodium
101mg · 4% DV
Ube milk drink Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Ube milk drink
To burn the 187 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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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.
What is Ube milk drink?
Ube milk drink is a sweet, purple drink made with milk and ube, a vividly coloured purple yam popular in Filipino cooking. Ube is distinct from taro, with its own gentle, earthy flavour and a naturally appealing colour; it is also widely used in Filipino cakes, pastries and other desserts.
Served chilled, it makes a creamy treat or snack, while in the Philippines it fits naturally alongside the many sweets made with ube. Its texture is smooth and milky, and its flavour is often described as softly vanilla-like as well as earthy. The drink gets most of its energy from carbohydrates and provides relatively little protein. If you prefer a less sweet drink, use less added sugar, or enjoy it with a plain snack to balance its richness.
How Nutritious Is Ube milk drink?
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 Ube milk drink Processed?
NOVA 3
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 Ube milk drink Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Ube milk drink Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Ube milk drink Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.44g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.8:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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