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Espresso coffee
Calories & nutrition facts
brewed, restaurant-prepared
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 9 kcal —
- Protein 0.1 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 1.7 g 1%
- Fat 0.2 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 0%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 14 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.01 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0.1 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.18 mg 14%
- Niacin (B3) 5.2 mg 33%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.03 mg 1%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 2.6 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 2 mg 0%
- Iron 0.13 mg 1%
- Magnesium 80 mg 19%
- Phosphorus 7 mg 1%
- Potassium 115 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.05 mg 0%
- Copper 0.05 mg 6%
- Manganese 0.05 mg 2%
- Selenium 0 µg 0%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 9 | 0.1 g | 1.7 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × fl oz | 29.6 g | 3 | 0 g | 0.5 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 × fl oz | 59.2 g | 5 | 0.1 g | 1 g | 0.1 g |
| ½ × fl oz | 14.8 g | 1 | 0 g | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| 3 × fl oz | 88.8 g | 8 | 0.1 g | 1.5 g | 0.2 g |
| 4 × fl oz | 118.4 g | 11 | 0.1 g | 2 g | 0.2 g |
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Questions about Espresso coffee
How do you make espresso at home?
Use freshly ground coffee with an espresso machine, distribute it evenly in the basket and tamp firmly. Aim for water at about 90–96 °C and a shot that pours in roughly 25–30 seconds; a very fast, pale pour usually means the grind is too coarse.
How fine should you grind coffee for espresso?
Use a fine, even grind, a little coarser than flour. If the shot gushes through, grind finer; if it drips very slowly or stalls, grind more coarsely.
Can you make espresso in a moka pot?
A moka pot makes strong coffee, but not true espresso: it brews at lower pressure and will not produce the same crema. Fill the base to just below the valve, use medium-fine coffee and take it off the heat as soon as the upper chamber fills.
Is espresso stronger than filter coffee?
Espresso tastes more concentrated, but a small shot is not necessarily higher in caffeine than a full mug of filter coffee. The amount depends on the serving size and how the coffee is brewed.
What drinks can you make with espresso?
Use it as the base for a cappuccino, flat white, latte or Americano. For an Americano, pour hot water over the espresso; for milk drinks, add steamed milk and finish with a thin layer of foam.
How should you store coffee for espresso?
Keep whole beans in an airtight, opaque container in a cool, dry cupboard, away from heat and strong smells. Grind just before brewing; ground coffee loses its aroma faster.
Does decaffeinated espresso taste different from regular espresso?
It can taste a little less rounded, but a well-roasted decaffeinated coffee can still make a balanced shot with crema. Use the same fine grind as for regular espresso, then adjust it if the shot runs too quickly or slowly.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171891 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
