Beverages, coffee, instant, with chicory
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This is a potent, dark-roasted instant coffee blend fortified with roasted chicory root, delivering a robust, slightly bitter, and earthy flavor with a hint of caramel-like sweetness. The powder dissolves completely, creating a smooth, full-bodied brew without grit. Nutritionally, it's a calorie-dense, high-carbohydrate beverage with minimal fat and a modest protein boost from the chicory.
Calorie split: 10% protein · 89% carbs · 1% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love its deep, complex flavor profile that's less acidic than pure coffee and its role as a comforting, economical staple, especially in regions where chicory coffee is a cultural tradition.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high carbohydrate content (primarily from added sugars or maltodextrin in many instant mixes) can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes, making it unsuitable for low-carb or diabetic diets without careful portioning. To counteract this, always check the label for added sugars, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts), and stick to a single serving.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick, concentrated source of energy from carbohydrates.
- Contains inulin, a prebiotic fiber from chicory that supports gut health.
- Offers a caffeine kick from coffee combined with the naturally caffeine-free chicory.
- A popular, shelf-stable alternative to brewed coffee.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Chicory root was famously used as a coffee substitute during the American Civil War and in post-WWII Europe due to coffee shortages, cementing its place in culinary history.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 4.1 g |
| Energy | 355 kcal |
| Energy | 1485 kj |
| Protein | 9.3 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.20 g |
| Ash | 7.5 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 78.9 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.50 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 103 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 4.8 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 213 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 271 mg |
| Potassium, K | 3395 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 277 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.37 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.05 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.2 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 9.4 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 mg |
| Niacin | 21.7 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.03 mg |
| Folate, total | 0.00 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0.00 iu |
| Caffeine | 2063 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.07 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.02 g |
| Threonine | 0.10 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.12 g |
| Leucine | 0.34 g |
| Lysine | 0.07 g |
| Methionine | 0.02 g |
| Cystine | 0.15 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.19 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.12 g |
| Valine | 0.20 g |
| Arginine | 0.04 g |
| Histidine | 0.12 g |
| Alanine | 0.24 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.34 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.5 g |
| Glycine | 0.32 g |
| Proline | 0.25 g |
| Serine | 0.09 g |
FAQ
Is this the same as New Orleans-style chicory coffee?
It's the key ingredient. New Orleans-style coffee is a blend of roasted coffee beans and roasted chicory root, often served as a strong brew or as an instant mix.
Does it contain caffeine?
Yes, it contains caffeine from the coffee component. The amount varies by brand and the coffee-to-chicory ratio, but it's generally less than a full-strength pure coffee.
Why is the carbohydrate count so high?
The high carbs come from two main sources: the natural inulin (a soluble fiber) in chicory root and, more significantly, added sugars or maltodextrin used in many instant beverage mixes for sweetness and texture.
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 3.55 kcal/g · 10% calories from protein · 0.5 g fiber · 0.0 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: 0.08 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.