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Unsweetened café au lait Calories
Coffee with milk, no added sugar
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Unsweetened café au lait (240 g) has 65 calories. That works out to 27 calories per 100 g. It contains 5 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 2.6 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.4 µg of B12 covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 32 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Unsweetened café au lait Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
65
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
5g
· 2% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
2.6g
· 3% 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 35% · Protein 24% · Fat 41%
Unsweetened café au lait nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (240 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 65 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.6 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.63 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% |
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 Unsweetened café au lait?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 4 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 27 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 41 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 49 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 475 g | 128 kcal |
Calculated from 27 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Unsweetened café au lait
What is unsweetened café au lait?
Unsweetened café au lait is brewed coffee mixed with hot milk, with no sugar added. It is traditionally associated with France, and the milk gives it a softer taste than black coffee.
How do you make unsweetened café au lait at home?
Make unsweetened café au lait by combining brewed coffee with hot milk. Heat the milk without boiling it, then mix it with the coffee and serve without adding sugar.
Is unsweetened café au lait the same as a latte?
No. Unsweetened café au lait is usually made with brewed coffee and hot milk, while a latte uses espresso and steamed milk. The brewing method changes the drink’s flavor and texture.
Does unsweetened café au lait contain sugar?
Unsweetened café au lait has no added sugar, but dairy milk naturally contains lactose, a type of sugar. So it is not necessarily sugar-free, even when nothing sweet is added.
How much caffeine is in unsweetened café au lait?
The caffeine in unsweetened café au lait depends on the coffee type, amount, and brewing method. Milk contributes no caffeine, so a stronger coffee base generally makes the finished drink more caffeinated.
Can you make unsweetened café au lait with espresso?
Yes, you can make unsweetened café au lait with espresso, though brewed coffee is the more typical base. Espresso makes the coffee flavor more concentrated and the drink closer to a latte.
Can unsweetened café au lait be served iced?
Yes, unsweetened café au lait can be served iced. Combine chilled brewed coffee and cold milk over ice; chilling the coffee first helps keep the ice from quickly diluting the drink.
What is the usual coffee-to-milk ratio for unsweetened café au lait?
There is no single required ratio for unsweetened café au lait. Start with roughly equal parts brewed coffee and hot milk, then adjust the milk to make the coffee taste stronger or milder.
Can you make unsweetened café au lait with decaf coffee?
Yes, decaffeinated brewed coffee works well in unsweetened café au lait. It keeps the familiar coffee-and-milk style while substantially reducing caffeine compared with a regular coffee base.
Does unsweetened café au lait affect sleep?
It can, because unsweetened café au lait made with regular coffee contains caffeine. Having it later in the day may disrupt sleep, especially if you are sensitive to caffeine; choose decaf in the evening.
Unsweetened café au lait Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.43µg · 18% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Biotin
2.64µg · 9% DV
B5
0.43mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
96mg · 14% DV
Calcium
125mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
228mg · 7% DV
Iodine
9.6µg · 6% DV
Sodium
53mg · 2% DV
Unsweetened café au lait Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Unsweetened café au lait
To burn the 65 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Unsweetened café au lait?
Unsweetened café au lait combines brewed coffee with milk, with no sugar added. The name is French for “coffee with milk”; the balance of coffee and milk varies with taste and local custom.
In France, it is commonly enjoyed at breakfast, often alongside bread or a pastry, while elsewhere it makes an easy coffee-break drink. Milk softens the coffee’s bitterness and gives the cup a smooth, creamy texture. It is a relatively light choice among milky coffee drinks, with 27 calories per 100 g. For a lighter cup, use a little less milk; it also pairs well with toast or a simple breakfast.
How Nutritious Is Unsweetened café au lait?
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 Unsweetened café au lait Processed?
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.
Does Unsweetened café au lait Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Unsweetened café au lait Good For?
Vegan
— Not 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
Unsweetened café au lait Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.63g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.14g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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