Cappuccino

Cappuccino is a classic Italian coffee beverage made from espresso, hot milk, and frothed milk. In the European Union, cappuccino is typically served in cups of 150-170 ml and contains an average of 50 kcal per 100 ml when prepared with whole milk. The caffeine content is approximately 27 mg per 100 ml, which equals about 40-41 mg of caffeine in a standard 150 ml serving – an amount that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) considers safe for the general healthy population.

According to EU nutritional labeling requirements, a 150 ml serving contains the following values: 75 kcal of energy, 3 g of protein, 4.5 g of carbohydrates (of which 4.5 g are sugars), and 3 g of fat. These values may vary depending on the type of milk used – cappuccinos made with 1.5% low-fat milk contain approximately 36 kcal per 100 ml, while full-fat milk variants have higher values. The sugar content primarily comes from natural lactose in the milk. According to European studies, the sugar, protein, and fat values of cappuccinos sold in refrigerated sections fall within recommended tolerances.