Caffe Americano vs Espresso
What is
Color
Dark Brown
Black, Dark Brown
Types
No types
Espresso Romano, Espresso Machiatto, Espresso con Panna, Café Latte, Flat White, Café Breve, Cafe Mocha, Americano
Milk Content
Not required
Little
Taste
Strong and Rich
Bitter
Serving Style
Hot
Hot
Additives
Cream, Espresso, Hot water
Hot water, Milk
Number of Servings
1
1
Time Required
Preparation Time
5 minutes
5
5 minutes
5
Cooking Time
5 minutes
5
5 minutes
5
Benefits
Health Benefits
Physical Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Mental Health Benefits
Freshness, Increases alertness
Enhance memory
Disease Prevention
Cures Alzheimer's disease
Cures Alzheimer's disease, Prevents Parkinson's disease, Reduces cardiovascular diseases
Overall Health Benefits
Not Available
Useful for weight control
Hair Care
Not Available
Not Available
Skin Care
Not Available
Not Available
Side Effects
Low Risk Side Effects
Interference with other diseases, Sleeplessness
Acidity, Sleep disorders
High Risk Side Effects
Can cause cancer, Cirrhosis, Pancreatitis
Increases level of cholesterol, Slows the blood flow in heart, Thinning bones (osteoporosis)
Caffeine
Caffeine Content
75.00 mg
17
75.00 mg
17
Serving Size in USA
Short (8 floz)
75.00 mg
15
Not Available
Tall (12 floz)
150.00 mg
10
75.00 mg
7
Grande (16 floz)
225.00 mg
11
150.00 mg
7
Venti (20 floz)
300.00 mg
11
Not Available
Serving Size in UK
Short (236 ml)
75.00 mg
14
Not Available
Tall (354 ml)
150.00 mg
8
75.00 mg
5
Grande (473 ml)
225.00 mg
9
150.00 mg
5
Venti (591 ml)
300.00 mg
8
Not Available
Caffeine Level
Very high
Moderate
Safe Level
400.00 mg
400.00 mg
Harmful Level
500.00 mg
500.00 mg
Effects of Caffeine
Anxiety disorder, Difficulty in breathing, Dizziness, Effects on central nervous system, Irregular heartbeat
Headache, Increased thirst, Irritability, Jitteriness, Vomiting
Calories
Without Sugar
Not Available
9.00 Kcal
4
With Sugar
Not Available
29.00 Kcal
22
With Skimmed Milk
Not Available
13.00 Kcal
4
With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
Not Available
43.00 Kcal
4
With Whole Milk
Not Available
19.00 Kcal
3
With Whole Milk and Sugar
Not Available
50.00 Kcal
3
Calories With Additives
15.00 Kcal
5
50.00 Kcal
10
Fats
Not Available
0.20 gm
5
Carbohydrates
2.00 gm
15
1.70 gm
14
Protein
1.00 gm
29
0.10 gm
37
Brands
Brands
Nescafê, Starbucks
Aloha, Cafejo, Espressione, Illy, Lavazza, Marley
History
Originated in
American Spanish
Italy
Origin Period
1970
16th Century
Popularity
Moderate
Famous
Difference Between Caffe Americano and Espresso
Both Caffe Americano and Espresso have different features, but its interesting to compare and see the difference between Caffe Americano and Espresso. Here, you will get to know the difference between Caffe Americano and Espresso in accordance with their caffeine content, probable side effects and many more interesting facts like Caffe Americano Benefits and Espresso Benefits in the upcoming sections.
