Coffee, instant, decaffeinated, pre-lightened and pre-sweetened with low calorie sweetener, not reconstituted
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This is a shelf-stable, powdered coffee mix designed for instant preparation. It has a smooth, creamy texture and a sweet, mild coffee flavor with no bitterness, thanks to the pre-added whitener and low-calorie sweetener. Nutritionally, it is a high-carbohydrate, moderate-fat product with a significant sugar content per 100g.
Calorie split: 4% protein · 58% carbs · 39% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its effortless convenience and comforting, familiar sweetness that requires no measuring or cleanup. It offers a quick, creamy coffee break without the need for brewing equipment or separate add-ins.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (over 17g per 100g) can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes and is a concern for those managing diabetes or calorie intake. To mitigate this, consider using a smaller portion, pairing it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like nuts or a hard-boiled egg) to slow sugar absorption, or choosing an unsweetened version if available.
Key benefits
- Convenient instant preparation
- Shelf-stable and portable
- Pre-sweetened for consistent taste
- Decaffeinated for evening consumption
- Contains dairy-based whitener for creaminess
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'pre-lightened' component is typically a spray-dried mixture of glucose syrup, vegetable fat, and milk proteins, engineered to dissolve instantly without clumping.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 3.9 g |
| Energy | 457 kcal |
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 20.1 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 68.2 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 17.3 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 34.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.1 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 73.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 243 mg |
| Potassium, K | 1227 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 81.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.07 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.03 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 4.0 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.32 mg |
| Niacin | 6.6 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 | 25.2 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 | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.77 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.5 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 29.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 11.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.68 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.54 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 4.1 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 1.6 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 2.6 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 6.0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 6.0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.27 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.02 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 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
Why is it so high in fat if it's just coffee?
The fat comes from the 'pre-lightened' whitener, which contains vegetable oils (like palm or coconut) to create a creamy mouthfeel and mimic the richness of milk or cream.
Is it truly sugar-free if it uses low-calorie sweetener?
No. While it contains a low-calorie sweetener (like sucralose or aspartame), the nutrition data shows 17.26g of sugar per 100g, indicating a significant amount of added sugar (likely from the whitener base) is still present.
Can I use this in baking recipes that call for instant coffee?
It's not ideal. The added fats, sugars, and whitener will alter the texture and flavor of your baked goods. Use pure instant coffee granules for more predictable results.
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 4.57 kcal/g · 4% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 17.3 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: 0.07 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.