Many of us enjoy the aroma of morning coffee. True connoisseurs of this tasty and invigorating drink love to indulge in it throughout the day. Well, what's a work break, business or friendly meeting without coffee? The general coffee mania has embraced everyone: computer lovers, housewives, fans at stadiums, office workaholics, and people on vacation prefer to cheer them up. Paying tribute to the exquisite taste and tonic properties, few people think about the energy value of this drink. Meanwhile, all kinds of additives make it very high in calories, which may not have the best effect on your figure.
Calorie content of black coffee
In chemical terms, coffee is an aqueous solution of organic compounds extracted from coffee beans. Coffee grounds contain proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Even a specialist will not say how much of these substances will dissolve in hot water when brewed and, accordingly, what the calorie content of coffee will be.
Espresso is considered the standard of black coffee. Its energy value depends on the type of coffee, extraction time, and water temperature. It is not surprising that in different sources there are figures ranging from 2 to 9 kcal per 100 ml of espresso. The calorie content of the drink is so low that it is easiest to take the largest number as a basis. If we assume that 100 ml of espresso contains 9 kcal, then one serving (25 ml) contains about 2.25 kcal. To carry out more accurate calculations, too complex equipment would be needed.
A shot of espresso is black coffee brewed from 7 g of coffee beans and 25–28 ml of water. If you pour the same amount of ground coffee with a large amount of water, the calorie content of the drink will not increase, since water has no nutritional energy value. Therefore, the calorie content of an arbitrarily large serving of Americano made from one shot of espresso does not exceed 2.25 kcal.
The calorie content of a cup of coffee depends on the sugar, milk, cream and alcohol in the composition.
Using the same principle, you can calculate the calorie content of lungo. To prepare it, use 7 g of coarsely ground natural coffee powder (sometimes the extraction time is increased). Although a lungo is twice the size of an espresso, the calories are approximately the same.
The energy value of a serving of ristretto can only be approximately calculated. The drink is prepared from the same 7 g of ground beans as espresso, the extraction process is simply interrupted earlier, so the serving volume is 15 ml. It would not be a mistake to assume that the calorie content of ristretto does not exceed the calorie content of espresso: the same amount of coffee beans is used to prepare both drinks. Therefore, the calorie content of a serving of ristretto is 2.25 kcal.
Using the same principle, you can calculate the calorie content of coffee brewed in a Turk, French press, pour over, or geyser coffee maker. The value of the indicator depends not on the volume of water, but on the number of ground grains.
If you pour 100 ml of water into 6–7 g of ground beans to prepare a drink, the calorie content of coffee will be 1.92–2.25 kcal. With the classic proportion for Turkish or pourover 1:10 (10 g of ground grains per 100 ml of water) – 3.21 kcal.
Calorie content of 100 g of dry instant coffee is 119 kcal. A teaspoon contains about 6 g of powder, 100 g - 17 teaspoons. The calorie content of a teaspoon of instant coffee is 7 kcal. This amount of powder is enough to prepare 100 ml of drink.
Cooking recipes
There are many recipes for making such drinks. They differ in the ratio of milk to coffee beans, as well as a number of other characteristics. Among them, it is worth considering the most popular.
Classic recipe
To make Turkish coffee with milk, you will need the following ingredients:
- 150 ml milk;
- 15 g ground cereal;
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- a pinch of cinnamon.
The following actions are performed:
- Fermented milk product is poured into the Turk.
- Add sugar, cinnamon and chopped beans.
- Turka is placed on the stove.
- Simmer the liquid over low heat until foam appears.
- The finished drink is infused for 2-3 minutes and poured into a cup.
Macchiato
You will need the following ingredients:
- 40 ml cream;
- 150 ml milk;
- 150 ml espresso coffee.
Cooking method:
- The cream is cooled in the refrigerator and then poured into a glass.
- The milk heats up a little and immediately froths. You should get a thick foam.
- The resulting mass is filled with cream.
- The espresso is added last. You need to pour it slowly so that the layers do not mix.
With white chocolate
This drink is sure to please those with a sweet tooth. To prepare it you will need:
- 100 ml espresso coffee;
- 300 ml milk;
- 20 ml cream;
- a couple of teaspoons of granulated sugar;
- a pinch of vanilla;
- 50 g white chocolate.
The following manipulations are carried out:
- Dairy products are mixed and heated on the stove.
- After foam appears, the container is removed from the heat.
- Vanilla and sugar are added to the composition.
- Grate white chocolate.
- The resulting chocolate chips are mixed with coffee.
- First, the coffee and chocolate mixture is poured into the glasses.
- Milk mass is poured on top.
Seasoned
The recipe involves the use of the following products:
- 250 ml espresso coffee;
- 50 ml flour dairy products;
- 20 ml cream;
- 50 grams of brown sugar;
- a pinch of cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg.
To get this drink, just mix all the ingredients with hot coffee. No additional action is required. You can immediately enjoy its exquisite taste and multifaceted aroma.
Calorie content of black natural and instant coffee
| Drink name | Portion volume, ml | Calorie content per serving, kcal | Calorie content of a serving with sugar (1 tsp or sticker), kcal |
| Espresso | 25 | 2,25 | 21,6 |
| Lungo | 60–120 | 2,25 | 21,6 |
| Ristretto | 15 | 2,25 | 21,6 |
| Americano | 60–500 | 2,25 | 21,6 |
| Coffee brewed in a Turk, geyser coffee maker, French press (6–7 g of ground beans per 100 ml of water) | 100 | 1,92–2,25 | 21,27–21,6 |
| Coffee brewed in a Turk, geyser coffee maker, French press (10 g per 100 ml of water) | 100 | 1,92–2,25 | 21,27–21,6 |
| Instant coffee, 1 tsp. per 100 ml of water | 100 | 7 | 26,35 |
The benefits of counting calories
Many modern nutritionists are of the opinion that the theory of calorie counting is somewhat outdated. It was created in the 19th century, when scientists were convinced that the human stomach works on the principle of a conventional oven in which food is burned.
In fact, the chemical reactions that occur during the digestion of food are much more complex than combustion. In order not to gain weight, you really shouldn’t abuse fatty and sweet foods, but not only because of their calorie content, but because they contain few vitamins.
Coffee and milk drinks with sugar, chocolate and other additives should be considered dessert. Those who are watching their figure should not drink these cocktails more than 2-3 times a week. It is advisable not to snack on them with pastries or sweets, and after particularly rich desserts, such as affogato or iced coffee, it is better to refuse dinner.
The calorie content of instant coffee per 100 grams depends on the type of drink. The amount of calories will vary if you add sugar, milk, cream, cinnamon, etc. to your coffee.
The calorie content in 100 g of Nescafe dry instant drink is 62 kcal. A 100 gram serving contains:
If you have the opportunity, stop drinking instant coffee. It is saturated with chemical flavor enhancers and contains a minimal amount of vitamins and minerals.
The vitamin composition of instant coffee is represented by vitamins B2 and PP. Of the minerals, the composition contains only small amounts of calcium, phosphorus and iron.
Beneficial features
Despite the chemical composition of coffee, it remains beneficial for some categories of people - 1 cup of the drink, when consumed daily, helps protect against type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease, as well as liver and heart diseases.
Separately, it is worth highlighting the “help” of coffee regarding quantity consumption:
- Reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases - when conducting a meta-analysis, it becomes clear that coffee stops the development of platelets. Only 10 cups per day in excess of caffeine can cause heart failure.
- Reducing the risk of stroke - just drink 2-6 cups a day.
- Protective effect against Alzheimer's disease - coffee prevents dementia.
- The only drug that improves brain activity is coffee - you need to drink 2-3 cups without sugar a day.
200 mg of caffeine (2 cups of coffee) contains the daily requirement of vitamins and those substances that are responsible for brain activity. People at risk of developing type 2 diabetes can reduce their risk of developing the disease by 33% by consuming 6 cups of coffee per day.
Harm of instant coffee
Despite a number of beneficial properties of instant coffee, doctors and nutritionists recommend avoiding such drinks. The dangers of instant coffee are as follows:
- it is saturated with flavor enhancers and dyes that disrupt the gastrointestinal tract;
- coffee leads to dehydration of the body, as a result of which immunity decreases and the condition of nails and hair worsens;
- with high blood pressure, excessive coffee consumption can cause serious problems with the heart and blood vessels;
- instant coffee is full of caffeine, which should be avoided if you have sleep disorders;
- When taking sedatives, instant coffee is also contraindicated, since the drink promotes stimulation of the nervous system.
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Many of us enjoy the aroma of morning coffee. True connoisseurs of this tasty and invigorating drink love to indulge in it throughout the day. Well, what's a work break, business or friendly meeting without coffee? The general coffee mania has embraced everyone: computer lovers, housewives, fans at stadiums, office workaholics, and people on vacation prefer to cheer them up. Paying tribute to the exquisite taste and tonic properties, few people think about the energy value of this drink. Meanwhile, all kinds of additives make it very high in calories, which may not have the best effect on your figure.
Contraindications
Certain people should not drink coffee with milk. Among the contraindications to its use are:
- stomach diseases;
- hypertension;
- pathologies of the heart and blood vessels;
- disorders of the nervous system;
- osteoporosis;
- acute renal failure;
- sleep disorders;
- individual lactose intolerance and problems with its absorption;
- children;
- elderly people.
Consumption of coffee drinks should be minimized during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Among the many coffee drinks, those that contain dairy products are especially popular. This is due to their excellent taste. The coffee turns out incredibly gentle and does not have an overly powerful effect on the body. You just need to remember that even in this case you should not consume it in large quantities.
Energy value
In its pure form, without any additives, it does not have many calories. Considering not only its pleasant taste and invigorating properties, but also its ability to accelerate metabolic processes, nutritionists recommend consuming it even during diets. Coffee, the calorie content of which often does not raise any questions, even with the addition of sugar becomes completely unsuitable for those who want to lose weight.
A coffee drink with milk and sugar can be safely drunk by those who expend a lot of energy during the day. Without compromising their figure, only people engaged in physical labor or athletes can afford to drink glasse, moccacino, and cappuccino. Of course, sometimes everyone can indulge in such a tasty treat once every few days, not forgetting the high calorie content of the drink.
The amount of calories consumed depends on several factors:
- method of preparation (types of additives and their quantity);
- number of cups drunk per day;
- the size of a regular cup of coffee.
Of course, only those who are on a strict diet conduct scrupulous calorie counting. The rest just need to take note of its calorie content and not abuse it.
Can it be used for weight loss?
If you are following a diet, you should avoid the instant product and the “3 in 1” option. It is recommended to drink natural coffee and use milk with minimal fat content when preparing it. In this case, the volume of dairy products should be reduced to 1-2 teaspoons.
According to nutritionists, such a drink will not prevent you from losing excess weight, but it will not contribute to it either. Therefore, you should not drink it too often. One serving in the morning will be enough.
Types of coffee
Natural ground
The calorie content of a sugar-free drink brewed in a Turk has little energy value. One hundred milliliters of it contains only 1 calorie, which will not affect the slim figure in any way.
Americano and espresso
The following types of coffee are natural drinks prepared in a coffee machine without added sugar and are also calorie-free. 100 ml of Americano is only 2 kcal. Espresso, due to its higher concentration, and therefore fatty oils, contains the same amount of 4 kcal.
Instant coffee
Another type of coffee is the usual instant drinks, which are easy to prepare by pouring boiling water over a spoonful of the dry substance. It's fast and convenient, which is why many people prefer this type of coffee drink. Instant coffee without sugar contains slightly more calories than natural coffee. 100 ml is 7 kcal. If this amount of natural coffee is enough to get a boost of energy and a lot of pleasure, then they make twice as much instant coffee. An ordinary mug has a volume of 200 - 250 ml, which is already 14 - 18 kcal.
