Espresso, cappuccino and coffee milk: which is the healthiest? & bull; hello healthy

For most people, a cup of coffee is one reason to get up early and leave the house. But the next time you stop by a coffee shop near the office for your favorite coffee, take a moment to reflect on what's in your coffee cup. Wrong, you can actually accumulate belly fat!

Here, we look at the nutritional value of three types of coffee: espresso, cappuccino, and milk coffee. How healthy, anyway, is your favorite coffee?

Comparison of the nutritional value of espresso, cappuccino, and milk coffee

Benefits of espresso

Espresso is coffee that is brewed using a special high-pressure machine that dissolves ground coffee beans with a burst of hot water. The result is a hot, strong, strong black coffee drink served in mini cups. Espresso is a strong coffee - both in taste and in caffeine content. Espresso is the main foundation of other coffee brewed drinks, including milk coffee and cappuccinos, which are often higher in calories due to added milk and sugar.

Espresso has no significant nutritional value. One mini cup (shot) of espresso has a calorie content of 5 milligrams, 80-120 milligrams of caffeine, and zero protein. Registered nutritionist, Catherine Collins of St. Petersburg Hospital. George London, reported by the Daily Mail, said espresso is right for you to consume if you want to cut weight. Taking caffeine in moderation stimulates the central nervous system and improves exercise performance. Exercising longer or increasing the intensity higher results in burning more calories per session, resulting in greater fat burning. So, one shot of espresso before a workout can provide weight loss benefits.

Benefits of cappuccino

Cappuccino is a coffee drink made from a combination of espresso and steamed milk, which is topped with thick milk foam. Unlike the near-zero nutrient espresso, a glass of cappuccino contains some of the added nutritional value that comes from milk, such as calories, fat and carbohydrates - however the content will vary based on the type of milk used.

A Tall (12 oz.) Glass of unsweetened cappuccino with soy milk, for example, contains 64 calories, 3 grams of protein and 2 grams of fat. Meanwhile, a glass of the same size cappuccino mixed with nonfat milk contains 75 calories and 7 grams of protein. A tall (12 oz.) Glass of cappuccino with full-fat milk can contain up to 150 calories, 6 grams of fat (4 grams of saturated fat), and 6 grams of protein. Spices like ground cinnamon and nutmeg are sometimes added for added flavor, but don't contribute any extra calories. A tall glass of cappuccino contains an average of 75 mg of caffeine.

Cappuccino is not considered a nutrient-dense drink, but it is quite high in vitamin A, iron and calcium. A tall (12 oz.) Glass of unsweetened cappuccino with soy milk contains 6 percent of the total recommended vitamin A, 16% calcium, and 3 percent iron; with nonfat milk containing 9% vitamin A and 20 percent calcium of the total daily requirement; while cappuccino with full-fat milk contains 5 percent vitamin A and 23% calcium from the total daily recommendation. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps in cell metabolism, while calcium plays a role in maintaining healthy bones and teeth. Iron carries oxygen through the blood.

Benefits of coffee milk

Milk coffee, aka caffè latte, is almost the same as a glass of cappuccino - made with espresso and steamed milk. What distinguishes the two is the ratio of the portion of milk in milk coffee which is more than the cappuccino.

A glass of Tall (12 oz.) Milk coffee with unsweetened soy milk contains 18 grams of carbohydrates, 130 calories, 4 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein, 18 grams of carbohydrates, and 30 percent calcium. Meanwhile, a glass of milk coffee with the same size mixed with nonfat milk contains 100 calories, 10 grams of protein, 15 grams of carbohydrates, and 35% calcium. If you use full-fat milk, the nutritional content in your cup of coffee milk will be: 180 calories, 9 grams of fat, 14 grams of carbohydrates, 10 grams of protein, and 30 percent calcium. Tall glass of coffee milk contains an average of 75 mg of caffeine.

Catherine Collins said, coffee milk (and cappuccino) formulated with full-fat milk is a good source of protein and calcium, which is important for bone health.

Then, what if sugar or creamer is added to the coffee?

Add the numbers below, for a rough estimate:

One teaspoon sugar = 16 calories
One teaspoon of cane sugar = 17 calories
One teaspoon of standard creamer = 20 calories and 1.5 grams of fat
1/2 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 tablespoon creamer (called half and half) = 40 calories and 4 grams of fat

Health experts generally recommend that you drink bitter black coffee for its health benefits, rather than sugary and fat coffee drinks. Coffee is associated with a number of health benefits. For example, several studies have shown that coffee drinkers have a reduced risk of certain diseases, including type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease, heart disease, dementia, and even some cancers. Some studies have even linked coffee consumption with a reduced risk of death. But that doesn't mean that coffee causes these health benefits to occur.