Café du Monde chicory coffee
Café du Monde chicory coffee is a signature New Orleans beverage made by brewing dark-roasted coffee with roasted chicory root. This blend creates a uniquely smooth, slightly bitter, and earthy flavor profile. It's famously served at the historic Café du Monde in the French Market, often alongside beignets.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This black coffee is virtually calorie-free, containing no significant carbohydrates, fat, or protein. Its key nutrients come from the coffee and chicory, providing small amounts of minerals like potassium and magnesium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 5 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Carbs | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 116 mg |
| Magnesium | 7 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.01 mg |
| Manganese | 0.05 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The use of chicory became popular in New Orleans during the Civil War when coffee was scarce, and it remains a beloved cultural staple. Nutritionally, chicory root is a source of inulin, a prebiotic fiber that can support digestive health.
