Beverages, coffee, ready to drink, vanilla, light, milk based, sweetened
Whole food · Beverages
A smooth, ready-to-drink coffee beverage with a creamy, vanilla-kissed flavor and a light, milky texture. It delivers a gentle caffeine kick with a modest 36 kcal per 100g, primarily from its 3.91g of added sugar. The protein content (2.14g) comes from its milk base, making it more substantial than a black coffee.
Calorie split: 24% protein · 48% carbs · 27% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the effortless combination of sweet, creamy vanilla and familiar coffee notes, offering a comforting treat without any preparation. Its consistency and predictable flavor make it a reliable pick-me-up or dessert-like indulgence.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary downside is the added sugar (3.91g per 100g), which can contribute to blood-sugar spikes if consumed in large quantities. Those with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy should avoid it. To counteract sugar impact, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts) and practice portion control by choosing a smaller serving size.
Key benefits
- Provides a convenient, pre-mixed coffee and milk experience.
- Offers a quick source of energy from carbohydrates and sugar.
- Contains milk-based protein for a slightly more satiating drink.
- Lower in calories than many full-sugar, full-fat coffee drinks.
- Serves as a palatable entry point for those who find black coffee too bitter.
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💡 Did you know?
The 'light' designation often means it has reduced fat and/or sugar compared to a regular version, but it's not necessarily calorie-free; this one still packs about 36 calories per small 100g serving.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 92.1 g |
| Energy | 36.0 kcal |
| Energy | 149 kj |
| Protein | 2.1 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.1 g |
| Ash | 0.47 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.3 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 71.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.00 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 9.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 59.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 175 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 34.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.26 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.00 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.04 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.19 mg |
| Niacin | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.00 mg |
| Folate, total | 0.00 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 0.00 ug |
| Choline, total | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.51 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0.00 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.01 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 1.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.10 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 18.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.00 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.29 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.28 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.03 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 |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 5.0 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 the same as a vanilla latte?
It's very similar in flavor profile—a mix of coffee, milk, and vanilla—but 'ready to drink' means it's pre-bottled or canned and shelf-stable, unlike a freshly made café latte.
How much caffeine does it typically have?
Caffeine content varies by brand, but a 250ml serving usually contains between 60-100mg, roughly half the amount of a standard brewed coffee.
Can I use this in baking?
Yes, it can be used as a flavorful liquid in cakes, muffins, or ice cream bases to add coffee and vanilla notes, though you may need to adjust other sweeteners in the recipe.
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 0.36 kcal/g · 24% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 3.9 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: 0.19 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.