Iced chicory coffee

Iced chicory coffee is a refreshing cold beverage made by brewing roasted chicory root, often blended with coffee, and serving it over ice. It typically includes chicory root, coffee (optional), water, and sweeteners like sugar or simple syrup, and is traditionally associated with New Orleans, Louisiana.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This drink is generally low in calories, carbohydrates, fat, and protein, providing minimal macronutrients but offering some minerals like potassium and small amounts of antioxidants from the chicory root.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	10 kcal
Protein	0.2 g
Carbs	2 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	0.5 g
Sodium	5 mg
Potassium	60 mg
Manganese	0.1 mg
Iron	0.2 mg
Vitamin B6	0.01 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.01 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.1 mg
Magnesium	5 mg
Phosphorus	10 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Chicory root is a caffeine-free coffee substitute that has been used for centuries, particularly during coffee shortages, and it contains inulin, a prebiotic fiber that can support gut health.