Coffee is a symbol of vigor and well-being. Many do not even imagine a fruitful morning without a cup of an invigorating drink. However, a healthy lifestyle and a slim body are now in fashion. Therefore, every second person throws all his strength into the fight against extra pounds.
Only the question from coffee drink lovers remains open: what is the calorie content of coffee? How does another cup of aromatic coffee affect health? Varieties of coffee drinks in cafes and restaurants have a considerable amount, only tea will compete. Therefore, the calorie content of the proposed drinks should be carefully monitored.
Is coffee bad for a figure?
Panic to the side - coffee does not harm the figure. But only if it is a pure drink, without additives. However, black coffee without sugar and milk already has a not so pleasant and mild taste. What to do? Nutritionists assure you that it’s not worth forever giving up supplements. The main thing is to approach the matter wisely.
Nutritionists do not make people lose weight to refuse a cup of aromatic drink in the morning. After all, the calorie content of coffee without sugar is only 2 calories, soluble - 4. What else is needed for successful weight loss?
And in order not to gain extra pounds to such favorite additives in the form of milk, sugar, ice cream, you should be very responsible and carefully calculate calories.
With or without sugar - that’s the question
In second place in calories after pure natural coffee is coffee with milk and sugar. One cup (250 ml) on average contains 50 calories. Calorie coffee with milk without sugar - about 24 kcal. Such a drink does not harm the figure at all, but only triggers the metabolism. The calorie content of coffee with sugar without milk is slightly higher - approximately 30 calories.
The favorite cappuccino goes to the third place , the calorie content of which is 75 kcal. All because milk is added several times more to such a drink. Many coffee houses offer cappuccino in sizes of 0.4 ml, which doubles the calorie content. What can we say if sugar and sweet syrup are included in the drink? Coffee instantly loses its harmlessness, and calorie content can reach 400-500 kcal per cup. And this is the calorie content of a healthy dinner.
Does coffee contribute to weight loss?
Scientists have proven that natural coffee only contributes to weight loss and actively fights against hated kilograms, as it triggers metabolic processes in the body. If you drink a cup of coffee 15-20 minutes before breakfast, you can speed up the metabolism, food will not be deposited on its sides and will be absorbed faster. Coffee is known among those losing weight for its ability to remove excess water from the body.
In addition to low calorie content, natural coffee is used as a scrub and anti-cellulite mask. Such a multifunctional product takes place in every person’s house.
Natural or soluble?
Before buying coffee, you should decide whether it will be natural or instant. It would seem, what is the difference? However, the benefits and calories of instant coffee are significantly different from each other. The question is why this is so. The answer is simple - a bag of instant coffee contains powdered milk / cream, sugar, ground nuts. And this is far from a complete list.
On average, instant coffee in bags is sold with a calorie content of 50 kcal per 250 ml, while ordinary instant coffee without sugar and additives is 17 kcal.
Surprisingly, coffee contains proteins, on the basis of which muscle tissue is built. This fact is important for losing weight. However, if you are a true connoisseur of natural coffee without additives, in any case, you need to monitor the amount of alcohol consumed. Indeed, excessive consumption of coffee causes a real addiction, and also negatively affects the condition of the heart and blood vessels.
Calorie content of the most popular types of coffee
As practice shows, most often in cafes and restaurants people order latte, cappuccino and mokachino. These drinks have a mild taste due to the large amount of milk and thick foam. However, even harmless foam has its own calorie content.
What is the calorie content of latte?
Let's start with the latte. The drink includes espresso, milk and froth. Of all the calories listed, it is milk that adds to the drink, so the standard portion without sugar and syrups contains about 250 kcal.
An equally frightening drink is cappuccino, which includes espresso and lush foam, which is made from full-fat milk or cream. A standard 180 ml serving with sugar and cream contains approximately 210 kcal.
What does mokkachino consist of?
Mokkachino breaks all calorie records, which in addition to espresso includes milk, chocolate / syrup. Therefore, the standard portion will give an extra 290 kcal.
Calorie Glasse
An interesting taste and perfect combination - coffee with ice cream. The name of such a drink is glasse. The standard portion is 125 kcal.
Calorie Dessert Coffee - Frappuccino
Number one in calories is frappuccino. High calorie merit is due to the large volumes of the served beverage. Therefore, in a frappuccino coffee shop, it is better to share with another, because the calorie content of one serving reaches 400 kcal.
Calorie instant coffee
In stores, the famous 3 in 1 coffee is especially popular among office workers. In order to determine the calorie content of a product, its composition should be analyzed: coffee, sugar, milk powder. Half the mixture is sugar. Coffee has only the smallest share in the drink. And the calorie content of the drink reaches 70 kcal.
Calorie Supplements
The tart taste of natural coffee without additives is very specific and not everyone will like it. Tasting changes dramatically if you add additives such as sugar, milk / cream, syrup, condensed milk, chocolate, ice cream and much more to the drink. A small spoonful of sugar and already instead of 2-4 kcal we get all 30. We will examine the caloric content of additives in more detail:
- Sugar is the most popular supplement for both tea and coffee. A teaspoon of sugar contains 25 kcal. But for many, one spoon is not limited to.
- Cream - an additive that softens the tart taste of coffee, thereby increasing its calorie content several times. For example, in 10 grams of 10% cream contains about 12 kcal, and 20% already 20. Therefore, only a tablespoon of cream will increase the calorie content of coffee to 55 kcal.
- Milk is a faithful companion of sugar in coffee. And the calorie content of the drink depends on the fat content of milk. For example, in 100 grams of milk 1.5% - 45 kcal. The most dangerous milk is baked, its calorie content per 100 grams is as much as 85 kcal. Skim milk does not save from increasing calorie content, its calorie content is 32 calories per 100 grams. Next is simple arithmetic. If you add 40 grams of milk (2 tablespoons) to coffee, the calorie content of the drink rises to 22 kcal.
- Condensed milk - replaces both sugar and milk. The calorie content of condensed milk depends on whether it contains sugar or not. With the first option - 295 calories per 100 grams. Therefore, each teaspoon of condensed milk with sugar increases the calorie content of coffee by 35 kcal, the dining room - by 74 kcal. Otherwise, the situation is with condensed milk, in which sugar is absent, 100 grams of such a product contains only 120 kcal, a teaspoon accounts for 16 kcal, and a tablespoon contains 33 kcal. An excellent substitute for coffee with milk and sugar.
- Ice cream - the choice of connoisseurs of coffee drinks. Just do not get involved. Indeed, 100 grams of ice cream contains as much as 227 kcal, in cream ice cream - 185 kcal, and in milk - 132 kcal. In institutions, about 50 grams of ice cream is added to coffee. Therefore, the addition of ice cream will increase the calorie content of the drink by another 114 kcal, Creamy ice cream will add 92 kcal to the drink, and milk - 66.
- Chocolate or, more precisely, chocolate syrup is often added to coffee drinks. The calorie content of the syrup is 149 kcal per 100 grams. A tablespoon of syrup will increase the calorie content of coffee by 37 kcal, a tea - by 15.
There is no doubt that coffee is a low-calorie drink. One cup of this fragrant drink a day has not harmed anyone. It is important not to forget how the harmfulness and calorie content of the drink from the addition of delicious additives increases. For example, one teaspoon of sugarless condensed milk will soften the taste, sweeten the drink and add only 16 kcal. Perfect option!