Coffee, instant, pre-lightened and pre-sweetened with low calorie sweetener, reconstituted
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This is a light, tan-colored, ready-to-mix coffee beverage designed for ultimate convenience. It delivers a smooth, mild coffee flavor with a subtle sweetness and a creamy texture from the added whitener, without the need for separate sugar or milk. Its primary nutritional highlight is its extremely low calorie count of just 16 kcal per 100g, making it a popular choice for calorie-conscious coffee drinkers.
Calorie split: 4% protein · 58% carbs · 38% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its unmatched convenience and the comforting, familiar taste of a sweet, creamy coffee that can be prepared in seconds with just hot water. It's a staple in offices, dorm rooms, and travel kits for a quick, satisfying pick-me-up.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The pre-sweetened formula can cause a rapid blood-sugar spike and crash, especially for those sensitive to refined sugars or low-calorie sweeteners. The whitener often contains additives like sodium caseinate (a milk derivative) and vegetable oils, which some prefer to avoid. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts or a boiled egg) to slow sugar absorption, or opt for a plain instant coffee and add your own milk and sweetener for better control.
Key benefits
- Extremely low in calories (16 kcal per 100g serving)
- Convenient, instant preparation with no extra ingredients needed
- Provides a quick caffeine boost for alertness
- Consistent taste and sweetness in every cup
- Long shelf life and easy to store
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💡 Did you know?
The 'pre-lightened' component in this mix is often a blend of glucose syrup, vegetable fat, and stabilizers, designed to mimic the mouthfeel of milk without using actual dairy cream.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 96.6 g |
| Energy | 16.0 kcal |
| Protein | 0.15 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.70 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 2.4 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.60 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 4.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.04 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 4.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 9.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 43.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 7.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.01 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.01 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.10 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin | 0.23 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 | 0.90 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) | 0.03 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.10 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 26.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.41 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.14 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.09 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.21 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.21 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.01 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 | 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
What does 'pre-lightened' mean?
It means the coffee powder already contains a whitening agent (like a non-dairy creamer) so you don't need to add milk. It's designed to turn dark coffee a light tan color upon mixing.
Is this the same as regular instant coffee?
No. Regular instant coffee is just dehydrated coffee. This product is a blend that includes coffee, sweetener, and whitener, making it a complete, ready-to-drink mix.
Why is the calorie count so low if it has sugar and whitener?
The calories are very low because it uses low-calorie sweeteners (like aspartame or sucralose) instead of sugar, and the whitener is used in a small, precise amount. The main calorie contributors are the small amounts of carbohydrates from the whitener base.
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 0.16 kcal/g · 4% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 0.6 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: 0.16 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.