Coffee, instant, pre-lightened and pre-sweetened with sugar, not reconstituted
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This is a shelf-stable, powdered coffee blend designed for instant preparation, pre-mixed with a significant amount of sugar and whitener. It has a fine, sandy texture and dissolves quickly into a sweet, creamy, and mildly bitter beverage. Nutritionally, it is a concentrated source of carbohydrates, primarily from added sugar.
Calorie split: 2% protein · 75% carbs · 23% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its nostalgic, comforting sweetness and the sheer ease of making a warm, creamy coffee drink in seconds, a ritual familiar in many offices and homes.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes and subsequent energy crashes. To counteract this, consider using a smaller portion (e.g., half a packet) and pairing it with a source of protein or healthy fat, like a handful of nuts or a piece of cheese, to slow sugar absorption.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates
- Offers extreme convenience and a long shelf life
- Delivers a consistent, mild coffee flavor with built-in sweetness and creaminess
- Requires no equipment beyond a cup and hot water
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💡 Did you know?
The 'creamer' component is often made from hydrogenated vegetable oils and corn syrup solids, designed to mimic the mouthfeel and whitening effect of dairy milk without requiring refrigeration.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 1.4 g |
| Energy | 438 kcal |
| Protein | 2.4 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 11.3 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 83.0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 56.1 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 19.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.68 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 42.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 136 mg |
| Potassium, K | 680 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 47.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.07 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.03 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 1.9 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin | 3.6 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 | 13.9 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) | 0.42 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.80 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 404 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 6.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.38 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.29 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 2.3 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.90 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.4 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.3 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 3.3 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.15 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 |
| 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
How does this differ from regular instant coffee?
Regular instant coffee is pure coffee extract. This product is a composite mix where coffee is just one ingredient alongside sugar, non-dairy creamer (often containing oils and stabilizers), and sometimes flavorings.
Can I use cold water to make it?
Yes, it is designed to dissolve easily in both hot and cold liquids, making it suitable for iced coffee drinks.
Is it suitable for people with lactose intolerance?
It often contains no dairy ingredients, using non-dairy creamers instead. However, you must check the specific label for any milk derivatives.
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 4.38 kcal/g · 2% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 56.1 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.