How healthy is coffee frappe?
Is coffee frappe healthy? Best kept occasional. Coffee frappe scores 5/100 on the HowHealthyIs Score: 100 g provides 61 kcal. A blended coffee frappe is coffee, milk, ice and sugar syrup whipped into a slush and often topped with cream: more of a sweet dessert drink than a coffee. Source: standard recipe, USDA FoodData Central ingredients.
Score explained
The score compares nutrient density per 100 kcal across every food we cover (NRF9.3 method). Coffee frappe ranks higher than 5% of them.
Counts in favor (% daily value per 100 kcal)
- Calcium6%
- Vitamin A5%
- Protein4%
- Potassium2%
- Magnesium2%
- Vitamin E1%
- Iron0%
- Fiber0%
- Vitamin C0%
Counts against
- Saturated fat11%
- Added sugars22%
- Sodium1%
Raw NRF9.3: 20 minus 35 = -15. The score is not a verdict on whether to eat a food; portion, the whole meal and your own health matter more. Full methodology
How many calories are in coffee frappe?
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 61 kcal | 311 kcal | |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 6.6 g | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.2 g | 47 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 9 g | 46 g | |
| Added sugars | 6.8 g | 35 g | 70% |
| Fat | 2.2 g | 11 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 6.8 g | 34% |
| Omega-3 fats | <0.1 g | 0.2 g | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 25 µg | 130 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 µg | 2.4 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | <0.1 mg | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 µg | 1.1 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 µg | 0.9 µg | 36% |
| Folate | 2.4 µg | 12 µg | 3% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 46 mg | 236 mg | 18% |
| Iron | <0.1 mg | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 65 mg | 334 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 5.1 mg | 26 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 0.8 mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 88 mg | 4% |
Estimated from the standard recipe below, using USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Values rounded.
What is in a standard coffee frappe?
We estimate coffee frappe from this standard recipe (one serving, about 510 g cooked), using USDA values for each ingredient. Home and restaurant versions vary. Modeled with whole milk, sugar syrup and pressurized whipped cream; chain versions use a sweetened base with emulsifiers, so values vary.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Strong brewed coffee, chilled | 120 g |
| Whole milk | 180 g |
| Ice, blended | 150 g |
| Sugar syrup (sugar) | 35 g |
| Whipped cream | 25 g |
Why is coffee frappe good for you?
- 0.9 µg vitamin B12 in 1 cup (16 oz), 36% of the daily value. Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells.
- 236 mg calcium in 1 cup (16 oz), 18% of the daily value. Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones.
- 130 µg vitamin A in 1 cup (16 oz), 14% of the daily value. Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
Good ways to use it
- An occasional summer treat
- Ordering the smallest size without whipped cream
What should you watch out for?
- High in added sugar for its size; the whipped cream adds saturated fat.
- Large sizes are high in calories.
What can you eat instead of coffee frappe?
Foods you can use the same way with a higher HowHealthyIs Score.