Coffee and lattes
Coffee is a globally beloved beverage brewed from roasted coffee beans, while a latte is a specific preparation combining espresso with steamed milk and a light layer of foam. The core ingredients are coffee beans and water for black coffee, with lattes adding milk. Originating in Ethiopia, coffee spread worldwide, with the modern latte style popularized in Italy and the United States.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
A standard latte is moderate in calories, primarily from the carbohydrates in milk's lactose and the fat in whole milk, while providing minimal protein. It is a good source of calcium and potassium from the milk, with a typical serving ranging from 100 to 200 calories depending on size and milk type.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 100 mg |
| Calcium | 300 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.2 mg |
| Caffeine | 63 mg |
Per 1 medium latte (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, coffee rituals are central to social life in many countries, from Italian espresso bars to Ethiopian coffee ceremonies. Nutritionally, the caffeine in coffee is a well-known natural stimulant, and the milk in a latte makes it a more substantial source of calcium than black coffee.
