Coffee Substitute
Coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, powder
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Good nutrient density 37/100
How many beneficial nutrients Coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, 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 substitute, cereal grain beverage, powder come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
87% from carbs
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Carbs 87%78.4 g per serving
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Fat 6%2.5 g per serving
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Protein 7%6.0 g per serving
What Coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, 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 | 78.4 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 83.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 1,134.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 11.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 6.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 522.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 33.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 12.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 341.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 1,134.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 3.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6.0 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 1.0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.4 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 17.7 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.7 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 52.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 1.4 mg | |
| Choline | 13.4 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 58.0 mg | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | |
| Magnesium | 244.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 580.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 2,443.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 83.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg | |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | |
| Manganese | 1.1 mg | |
| Selenium | 64.1 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 5.1 g | — |
About Coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, 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 substitute, cereal grain beverage, powder?
There are 360 calories in 100 g of Coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, powder, or about 11 calories in 1 tsp (1 serving) (3 g).
How much protein is in Coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, powder?
Coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, powder contains 6.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, powder?
Coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, powder has 78.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, powder?
Coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, powder provides 2.5 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, powder a good source of?
Coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, powder is an excellent source of Selenium (117% DV), Niacin (B3) (110% DV), Dietary Fiber (83% DV), Magnesium (58% DV), Potassium (52% DV) and Manganese (48% DV) and a good source of Folate (B9) and Protein (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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