Per 1 cup (150g)
100kcal
Protein
3g
13% of energy
Carbs
12g
50% of energy
Fat
4g
38% of energy
Indian food · foods
Filter Coffee (with milk)
- Serving
- 1 cup · 150g
- Macro lead
- Carb-forward
- Region
- south
- Fiber / serving
- 0 g
Macros
Per-100g values are scaled from the serving weight in our food database.
| Nutrient | Per serving (150g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 kcal | 67 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 2 g |
| Carbs | 12 g | 8 g |
| Fat | 4 g | 2.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
How Indian lifters use Filter Coffee (with milk)
Carb-forward — use it around training, dial it back on rest days if you're cutting. The dish is most common in south kitchens, but works anywhere in India — the ingredients are pantry-standard.
Where it fits in your day
Best consumed pre and post workout when insulin sensitivity is highest. On rest days, keep the portion smaller and pair with protein and fibre to slow the glycemic response.
Cost & convenience
Low protein density (2g/100g). Treat it as a carb, fat, or micronutrient food — not a protein anchor. Cost-per-gram of protein is high here; don't rely on it to hit your daily target.
Common myth
Food is neither "clean" nor "dirty" — it's kcal and macros. Track what's on the plate, adjust as your goal changes, and stop moralising your dinner.
Swaps & pairings
Similar foods
Black Coffee 5 kcal · 0.3g protein per servingButtermilk (Chaas) 60 kcal · 4g protein per servingNimbu Pani (sweet) 80 kcal · 0.2g protein per servingLassi (sweet) 220 kcal · 7g protein per servingMasala Chai 90 kcal · 2.5g protein per serving
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Meal plans that use Filter Coffee (with milk)
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~2400 kcal Recomp — Ovo-vegetarian
Example recomp day, eggs included
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Frequently asked
Is Filter Coffee (with milk) good for weight loss?
Yes if it fits your calorie budget — no food causes or prevents weight loss on its own. One 1 cup costs you 100 kcal; slot it into a daily deficit and it works fine.
How much Filter Coffee (with milk) should I eat per day?
Depends on your goal and total calorie target. A lifter cutting on 1800–2000 kcal typically uses 1–2 servings; someone bulking on 2800+ can comfortably fit 3+. Weigh, don't eyeball.
Is Filter Coffee (with milk) high in protein?
Not really — 2g per 100g. Treat it as a carb source and pair it with a dedicated protein anchor.
Can I eat Filter Coffee (with milk) pre or post workout?
Yes — carb-forward foods like this one are ideal 60–90 minutes before and immediately after training.
Fit this into your daily targets
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