Coffee, cafe con leche, decaffeinated
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A café con leche decaffeinated is a harmonious blend of rich, dark-roasted decaf espresso and steamed milk, offering a creamy, velvety texture with a balanced, bittersweet coffee flavor. Its light, warm color comes from the milk, which softens the coffee's intensity. At just 40 kcal per 100g, it's a lower-calorie, caffeine-free alternative to its caffeinated counterpart.
Calorie split: 17% protein · 57% carbs · 26% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its comforting, creamy warmth that delivers the classic coffeehouse experience without the caffeine. It's a versatile, social drink enjoyed at any time of day, deeply embedded in the morning and afternoon break culture of many countries.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The milk's natural lactose and added sugars can cause blood-sugar spikes or digestive issues for some. To counteract this, pair it with a protein-rich snack like nuts or eggs to slow sugar absorption, or choose a lactose-free or plant-based milk alternative.
Key benefits
- Provides a small protein boost from the milk content.
- Lower in calories than many sweetened coffee drinks.
- Caffeine-free, suitable for evening consumption.
- Contains calcium from the milk for bone health.
- Offers a comforting ritual without the jitters.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The name 'café con leche' literally translates to 'coffee with milk' in Spanish, but in Cuba, it's traditionally made with sweetened condensed milk, giving it a distinctively rich and sweet profile.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 91.0 g |
| Energy | 40.0 kcal |
| Protein | 1.7 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 5.7 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 63.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.06 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 45.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 54.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 132 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 26.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.24 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.03 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.90 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.10 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.15 mg |
| Niacin | 2.6 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.03 mg |
| Folate, total | 1.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 1.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 1.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 9.3 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.27 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 28.0 ug |
| Retinol | 28.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 2.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.50 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.20 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.66 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.10 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.30 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.10 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.23 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.23 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.08 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.08 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.00 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 | 4.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Cream, fluid, light (coffee cream or table cream) — USDA does not publish this profile for Coffee.
| Tryptophan | 0.07 g |
| Threonine | 0.13 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.15 g |
| Leucine | 0.24 g |
| Lysine | 0.13 g |
| Methionine | 0.07 g |
| Cystine | 0.01 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.14 g |
| Valine | 0.18 g |
| Arginine | 0.07 g |
| Histidine | 0.07 g |
| Alanine | 0.09 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.22 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.59 g |
| Glycine | 0.07 g |
| Proline | 0.31 g |
| Serine | 0.10 g |
FAQ
How is decaffeinated coffee made?
Most decaf coffee is made by soaking beans in water or a solvent to extract caffeine, then reabsorbing the flavor compounds. The Swiss Water Process and CO2 method are popular chemical-free alternatives.
Is decaf coffee completely caffeine-free?
No. Decaf coffee still contains a small amount of caffeine, typically 2-15 mg per cup, compared to 80-100 mg in regular coffee. The exact amount varies by bean and brewing method.
What's the difference between a café con leche and a latte?
A café con leche is typically a 1:1 ratio of strong coffee and hot milk, while a latte is about 1 part espresso to 3-4 parts steamed milk, making it milkier and milder.
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 0.40 kcal/g · 17% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 4.9 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: 0.20 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.