How Many Calories in Americano?
About 15 kcal for 1 medium, black. Here's how it fits into your day, and how to make it lighter without giving it up.
How it fits your day
| A 1,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, women) | 1% |
| A 2,000 kcal day | 1% |
| A 2,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, men) | 1% |
The lighter swap
One of the lightest café orders. Add a splash of milk rather than cream.
Coach's take
Light on calories, so it fits easily into most days. Just watch what you eat alongside it.
Questions we get asked
How many calories are in Americano?
About 15 kcal for 1 medium, black, with 1g protein, 2g carbs and 0g fat. Values vary between restaurants.
Can I eat Americano and still lose weight?
Yes. Fat loss depends on your total calories across the day, not one food. Americano is about 1% of a 2,000 kcal day. One of the lightest café orders. Add a splash of milk rather than cream.
How long does it take to burn off Americano?
About 3 minutes of brisk walking for a 75 kg adult. It's easier to adjust the portion than to try to burn it off, which is why we build favourite foods into our clients' plans.
Want a meal plan that still includes Americano?
Tell us where to send it. Tarek & Chloe will build you a sample day around your favourite Dubai foods, so you can lose fat without giving them up.
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Lose fat without giving up Americano
Our clients still eat shawarma and drink karak. We just build it into the plan.
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