Blended Coffee
Blended coffee, often called a frappé or iced blended coffee, is a chilled beverage made by blending brewed coffee with ice, milk or cream, and sweeteners. It originated in the United States and has become a global café staple, with variations like the Greek frappé and Italian granita di caffè.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is typically high in carbohydrates from added sugars and lactose, with moderate fat if made with milk or cream, and provides a quick energy boost from caffeine. A standard 16-oz (480 g) serving can range from 200 to 400 calories, depending on ingredients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 50 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 45 g |
| Sodium | 100 mg |
| Caffeine | 100 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
Per 1 cup (480 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, blended coffee symbolizes modern café culture and customization, while nutritionally, it can be a source of antioxidants from coffee but often comes with high sugar content, making it more of an occasional treat than a daily health drink.
