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Is Cappuccino Fattening?
I've become a bit of a Cappuccino addict and I remember seeing something on a healthy eating programme (I think it involved Gillian McKeith) that Cappuccino was very fattening.
I'm not really sure how it can be that bad. Surely it just contains espresso which I didn't think contained fat and then milk which does have fat but isn't particularly bad. It's considered fine and healthy to drink a glass of milk Does anyone know how or why a cappuccino could be fattening? |
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With full fat milk, a medium cappuccino can add up to a hefty 150 cals. Try switching to a skinny one, with skimmed milk and you could cut this to about 50.
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Well it would not only depend how much chocolate you have on top and sugar you have in it it would also depend how much of the cappacino you drink is milk and what type of milk it is and how many per day you drink.
You will find that most store bought ( Starbucks, Costa Packet etc ) Large Cappucinos when settled would not even fill a normal coffee mug. |
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Not as fattening as my beloved Starbucks Hazelnut latte with cream...
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I have a Tassimo drinks maker, I have just checked to see how many calories there are in there cappuccino & its 60 so not too bad as long as you don't have too many.
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I have a Tassimo drinks maker, I have just checked to see how many calories there are in there cappuccino & its 60 so not too bad as long as you don't have too many.
What other drinks do you use in it? I know you can get tea but I think it would be cheaper to just buy a box of teabags and use a kettle. I like the look of the Milka hot chocolate. |
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Well it would not only depend how much chocolate you have on top and sugar you have in it it would also depend how much of the cappacino you drink is milk and what type of milk it is and how many per day you drink.
You will find that most store bought ( Starbucks, Costa Packet etc ) Large Cappucinos when settled would not even fill a normal coffee mug. I've always been encouraged to drink lots of milk - remember that ad "Dem bones dem bones need calcium"? I just found it odd that the rough equivalent of a glass of milk with some coffee could be so bad for you. I suppose Gillian McKeith does exaggerate though!! I'm not sure what kind of milk they generally use in coffee shops. I suppose I should ask next time. |
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Not as fattening as my beloved Starbucks Hazelnut latte with cream...
![]() ![]() Fattening but delish! |
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I'm not sure what kind of milk they generally use in coffee shops. I suppose I should ask next time. |
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Full fat gives the best foam, proper creamy stiff foam with tiny bubbles. Semi and skimmed just dont do the trick, most cappuccinos I've bought are made with full fat.
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I worked as a barista about 10 years ago and we always used full-fat for this reason. My delonghi machine also recommends full-fat
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Well Nero's and Costa use semi, and our Krups recommended that too. I find full fat makes too dense a foam and I don't like the greasy taste.
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I want one of those machines!! I'm glad to hear there are only 60 calories in the Cappuccino.
What other drinks do you use in it? I know you can get tea but I think it would be cheaper to just buy a box of teabags and use a kettle. I like the look of the Milka hot chocolate. When we bought ours just before Christmas we didn't expect it to be that good to be honest, we have had many coffee machines in the past that have ended up stuck in a cupboard before being given away but the Tassimo gets used all day everyday. The pods are a little expensive but if you are paying over £1 for a Cappuccino in a cafe then the Tassimo is cheaper. The pods are around £3 a pack of 16 which make 8 Cappuccinos. |
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I used to work in a coffee shop and it was semi skimmed milk. Most coffee shops stock skimmed milk now so just ask for that instead
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Depends what you regard as fattening. For me, any more than 50 calories would be a no - no, although it's not something I drink.
If you patronise these coffee bars, then a cappuccino can add up to well over 200 cals, so this ought to be a once in a while treat I would have thought. Sachets are better if you care about the fats etc. you are putting into your body. |
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Even better is making your own, from fresh beans and then you can add whichever milk you want. I am just enjoying a freshly made latte with semi skimmed
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