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Energy
339 kcal · 17% DV target
A viscous, deep-hued spirit that marries the roasted intensity of coffee beans with a heavy syrup base, serving as a dense source of both alcohol and refined sugars.
Coffee liqueur is characterized by its high sugar content and caloric density compared to standard spirits, as it combines ethanol with significant amounts of added sweeteners .911
The beverage provides calories primarily from alcohol and carbohydrates but offers few to no essential nutrients, such as vitamins or minerals .9
While coffee itself is a major contributor of riboflavin (vitamin B2) in adult diets due to high consumption volumes, the processed nature and typical serving sizes of coffee liqueur do not make it a significant source of this nutrient .10
Moderate consumption is defined as no more than one drink per day for women and two for men, as the alcohol component can have harmful health effects when consumed in excess .9
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
339 kcal · 17% DV target
46.8 g · 17% DV target
42.5 g · 85% DV target
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Quality may degrade after opening due to oxidation.
Unopened bottles remain stable indefinitely.
Impact is driven by coffee cultivation and the energy-intensive distillation process.
The world's most famous coffee liqueur, Kahlúa, was originally produced in Veracruz, Mexico, and its name is derived from the ancient Nahuatl word for 'House of the Acolhua people'.