Frozen mocha coffee drink
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A chilled, blended coffee beverage with a smooth, frosty texture and a balanced bittersweet chocolate-coffee flavor. It's typically lighter and more refreshing than a frappé, with a clean, sweet finish. Nutritionally, it's a low-calorie, low-fat treat, primarily providing quick energy from carbohydrates and sugar.
Calorie split: 9% protein · 79% carbs · 12% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the perfect marriage of rich coffee depth and smooth chocolate sweetness in a refreshing, frosty format. It's a versatile treat that can be customized with different milks or sweeteners and is a staple of café culture worldwide.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (over 12g per 100g) can lead to a rapid blood-sugar spike and subsequent energy crash. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts or a hard-boiled egg) to slow sugar absorption, and consider it an occasional treat rather than a daily habit.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick caffeine and energy boost
- Low in fat and total calories
- Refreshing and hydrating
- Satisfies sweet and coffee cravings simultaneously
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💡 Did you know?
The 'mocha' in its name doesn't just refer to chocolate; it originally comes from the port city of Mocha in Yemen, a historic center for coffee trade known for its distinctive, chocolatey coffee beans.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 84.1 g |
| Energy | 66.0 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.88 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 13.1 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 57.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.02 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 52.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 99.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 34.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.25 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.04 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 1.0 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.10 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 mg |
| Niacin | 0.85 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 | 8.6 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.24 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 37.0 ug |
| Retinol | 37.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 1.0 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) | 0.10 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 34.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 15.0 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.51 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.08 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.23 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.08 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.18 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.18 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.04 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 |
FAQ
Is this the same as a Frappuccino?
While similar, a Frappuccino is a specific trademarked blended drink from Starbucks. A frozen mocha coffee drink is a broader category that can be made at home or found elsewhere, generally featuring a coffee and chocolate base.
Can I make it healthier?
Absolutely. Use unsweetened cocoa powder instead of syrup, choose a low-sugar milk alternative, and add a scoop of protein powder or a spoonful of nut butter for sustained energy and reduced sugar impact.
Why is it so low in fat?
This specific nutritional profile suggests it's made with a water, coffee, or skim milk base rather than a cream or full-fat milk base, which keeps the fat content minimal.
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 0.66 kcal/g · 9% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 12.2 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: 0.34 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.