How Many Calories in Turkish Coffee?
About 35 kcal for 1 small cup, medium sugar. 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) | 2% |
| A 2,000 kcal day | 2% |
| A 2,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, men) | 1% |
The lighter swap
Order it "sada" (no sugar) for almost zero calories.
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 Turkish Coffee?
About 35 kcal for 1 small cup, medium sugar, with 0g protein, 8g carbs and 0g fat. Values vary between restaurants.
Can I eat Turkish Coffee and still lose weight?
Yes. Fat loss depends on your total calories across the day, not one food. Turkish Coffee is about 2% of a 2,000 kcal day. Order it "sada" (no sugar) for almost zero calories.
How long does it take to burn off Turkish Coffee?
About 7 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 Turkish Coffee?
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.
Values are estimates for a typical Dubai restaurant portion, based on published nutrition data and standard recipes. Portions and recipes vary between restaurants.
Lose fat without giving up Turkish Coffee
Our clients still eat shawarma and drink karak. We just build it into the plan.
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