Beverages, coffee and cocoa, instant, decaffeinated, with whitener and low calorie sweetener
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This is a convenient, instant beverage mix that delivers a sweet, creamy coffee experience without the caffeine kick. The powder dissolves into a smooth, light-brown drink with a frothy texture and a pronounced sweetness from low-calorie sweeteners. While it provides a quick energy boost from carbohydrates, its nutritional profile is dominated by added sugars and fats.
Calorie split: 8% protein · 65% carbs · 27% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its comforting, familiar sweetness and the sheer convenience of a warm, frothy coffee-flavored drink ready in seconds. It's a staple in office pantries and travel kits, offering a quick, sweet pick-me-up that mimics a café-style latte.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (nearly 35g per 100g) can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes and subsequent crashes. The whitener often contains vegetable oils and additives, and the drink may be high in sodium. To counteract, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts) to slow sugar absorption, and practice strict portion control by using a single serving packet.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates
- Offers a convenient, no-brew coffee alternative
- Contains a small amount of protein from the whitener
- Decaffeinated, suitable for evening consumption
- Low in fiber, making it easy to digest
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🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The whitener in these mixes is often derived from coconut or palm kernel oil, which are solid at room temperature but melt into a creamy texture when mixed with hot water.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 3.1 g |
| Energy | 440 kcal |
| Energy | 1843 kj |
| Protein | 9.0 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 13.2 g |
| Ash | 3.3 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 71.4 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 35.0 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 60.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 3.1 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 122 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 451 mg |
| Potassium, K | 1856 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 500 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.0 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.56 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.81 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 4.0 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.11 mg |
| Niacin | 4.7 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.06 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.03 mg |
| Folate, total | 5.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 5.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 5.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 16.8 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 2.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 4.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 6.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.09 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.7 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 25.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 324 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 11.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.08 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.95 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.76 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 5.7 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 2.1 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.54 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.95 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.95 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.35 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.34 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Beverages, carbonated, tonic water — USDA does not publish this profile for Beverages.
| Tryptophan | 0.00 g |
| Threonine | 0.00 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.00 g |
| Leucine | 0.00 g |
| Lysine | 0.00 g |
| Methionine | 0.00 g |
| Cystine | 0.00 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.00 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.00 g |
| Valine | 0.00 g |
| Arginine | 0.00 g |
| Histidine | 0.00 g |
| Alanine | 0.00 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glycine | 0.00 g |
| Proline | 0.00 g |
| Serine | 0.00 g |
FAQ
Is this drink actually coffee?
It contains instant coffee solids, but the primary ingredients by weight are often sugars and whitener, making it more of a sweetened coffee-flavored beverage than pure coffee.
Why is it called 'low calorie' if it has so much sugar?
The 'low calorie' claim refers to the use of non-nutritive sweeteners (like aspartame or sucralose) which add sweetness without calories. However, the significant calories come from the added sugars and the fat in the whitener.
Can I use cold water to make it?
While it will dissolve, the whitener components may not fully emulsify, leading to a less smooth, potentially grainy texture. Hot water is recommended for the best frothy, creamy result.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 4.40 kcal/g · 8% calories from protein · 4.8 g fiber · 35.0 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.27 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.