Coffee Substitute
Coffee, instant, with chicory, powder
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Good nutrient density 28/100
How many beneficial nutrients Coffee, instant, with chicory, powder delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Coffee, instant, with chicory, powder come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
88% from carbs
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Carbs 88%74.2 g per serving
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Fat 1%0.2 g per serving
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Protein 11%9.3 g per serving
What Coffee, instant, with chicory, powder is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.2 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 5.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 65.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 52.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 12.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 14.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 65.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9.3 g | |
| Histidine | 119.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 124.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 344.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 69.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 17.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 189.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 103.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 22.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 198.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 241.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 38.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 344.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 146.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 1,462.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 318.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 253.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 91.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 119.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 21.7 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.1 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 103.0 mg | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | |
| Magnesium | 213.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 271.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 3,395.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 277.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg | |
| Selenium | 9.4 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | 2,063.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 7.5 g | — |
About Coffee, instant, with chicory, powder
A coffee substitute is a caffeine-free drink brewed to mimic the flavor and ritual of coffee without the coffee bean. Most are made by roasting and grinding plant materials, such as chicory root, grains like barley and rye, acorns, dandelion root, figs, or beets, then steeping them like ground coffee. They rose to popularity during wartime shortages and lean times, and blends like chicory-laced New Orleans coffee endure as beloved traditions.
Today they appeal to people cutting back on caffeine, those avoiding it for health or pregnancy, and anyone after a gentler evening cup, while roasted chicory versions add inulin, a prebiotic fiber. The taste is earthy, roasty, and lightly bitter, often with a natural sweetness, and many are blended with a little real coffee for balance. Brew a substitute much like coffee, by steeping or simmering, and store the dry grounds in an airtight container away from heat and moisture.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Coffee, instant, with chicory, powder?
There are 351 calories in 100 g of Coffee, instant, with chicory, powder, or about 6 calories in 1 tsp, rounded (2 g).
How much protein is in Coffee, instant, with chicory, powder?
Coffee, instant, with chicory, powder contains 9.3 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Coffee, instant, with chicory, powder?
Coffee, instant, with chicory, powder has 74.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Coffee, instant, with chicory, powder?
Coffee, instant, with chicory, powder provides 0.2 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Coffee, instant, with chicory, powder a good source of?
Coffee, instant, with chicory, powder is an excellent source of Niacin (B3) (135% DV), Potassium (72% DV), Manganese (52% DV), Magnesium (51% DV), Iron (26% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (22% DV) and a good source of Protein and Selenium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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