What is this food?
Roasted coffee (coffee, roasted).
Why it matters to health
Roasted coffee can be a good part of your day because it has dietary fiber (20.5 g per 100 g) and very low sugar (0 g), which helps keep your meals and snacks more balanced. It also has some fat (7.1 g) and saturated fat (1.48 g), but the bigger thing to watch is the overall drink you make—coffee itself is usually low in sodium (77 mg) and cholesterol (0 mg). The calories listed are high per 100 g, so your usual serving size matters, especially if you add sugar, cream, or sweetened milk.
Healthier tips
- Keep your portion simple: use a small cup and avoid measuring coffee by “cups” if you’re adding lots of milk/syrup.
- Choose unsweetened or minimal sugar; if you want sweetness, try gradually reducing it.
- If you add milk, use less and consider lower-fat options; watch creamers because they can add extra sugar and saturated fat.
- For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), coffee works best as a snack drink or with meals—pair it with something filling like nuts, yogurt, or a piece of fruit (not just sugar-heavy pastries).
Common Filipino dishes
Kapeng barako, Spanish latte, iced coffee (kape), black coffee (kape), coffee with condensed milk (kape)