Nescafe Espresso Coffee is derived from fully roasted Arabica beans meant to produce what Nestle describes as "a dark and intense flavor." It includes crema flavoring to produce a drink similar to an authentic Italian-style espresso.
Calories
Nescafe Espresso has 0 calories, according to Annette Natow, Jo-Ann Heslin and Karen Nolan in the book "The Calorie Counter." However, several other variations of Nescafe Espresso coffee contain calories. Nescafe Espresso Mocha has the most calories with 110 per package, according to Annette Natow and Jo-Ann Heslin in "Diabetes, Carbohydrate & Calorie Counter."
Significance
Nescafe Espresso is a significant source of energy without added sugar. Instead of carbohydrates, it provides energy through caffeine, leaving no risk for weight gain. Alternately, caffeine is a diuretic, which can deplete nutrients when ingested to excess. Espresso proportionately contains twice the caffeine of brewed coffee, although serving sizes are typically significantly smaller.
Considerations
Although the espresso brands offered by Nescafe do not contain significant amounts of calories, this does not account for the preparation of the coffee. Many people enjoy cream or milk, and sugar in their coffee, resulting in added carbohydrates and therefore, added calories.
References
- Nescafe: Nescafe Coffees
- "Diabetes, Carbohydrate & Calorie Counter: 2nd Edition"; Annette B. Natow and Jo-Ann Heslin; 2003
- "The Calorie Counter"; Annette B. Natow, Jo-Ann Heslin and Karen J. Nolan; 2006
- The Center for Science in the Public Interest: Caffeine Content of Food & Drugs
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