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Espresso vs Cortado


Cortado vs Espresso


What is

Color
Black, Dark Brown   
Brown, Light Brown   

Types
Espresso Romano, Espresso Machiatto, Espresso con Panna, Café Latte, Flat White, Café Breve, Cafe Mocha, Americano   
Cortado Bombon (espresso with condensed milk), Leche Y Leche (with condensed milk and cream on top)   

Milk Content
Little   
Full cup   

Taste
Bitter   
Sweet   

Serving Style
Hot   
Warm   

Additives
Hot water, Milk   
Espresso, 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
Enhance memory   
Effective stimulant, Fights depression, Mental alertness, Prevents dizziness   

Disease Prevention
Cures Alzheimer's disease, Prevents Parkinson's disease, Reduces cardiovascular diseases   
Not Available   

Overall Health Benefits
Useful for weight control   
Not Available   

Hair Care
Not Available   
Not Available   

Skin Care
Not Available   
Not Available   

Side Effects
  
  

Low Risk Side Effects
Acidity, Sleep disorders   
Insomnia, Nervousness, Restlessness   

High Risk Side Effects
Increases level of cholesterol, Slows the blood flow in heart, Thinning bones (osteoporosis)   
Anxiety disorder, Diarrhea, Heart disease, High blood pressure, Irritable bowel syndrome, Thinning bones (osteoporosis), Worsens glaucoma   

Caffeine

Caffeine Content
75.00 mg   
17
277.00 mg   
37

Serving Size in USA
  
  

Tall (12 floz)
75.00 mg   
7
Not Available   

Grande (16 floz)
150.00 mg   
7
277.00 mg   
13

Serving Size in UK
  
  

Tall (354 ml)
75.00 mg   
5
Not Available   

Grande (473 ml)
150.00 mg   
5
277.00 mg   
11

Caffeine Level
Moderate   
Extreme   

Safe Level
400.00 mg   
400.00 mg   

Harmful Level
500.00 mg   
500.00 mg   

Effects of Caffeine
Headache, Increased thirst, Irritability, Jitteriness, Vomiting   
Blood pressure, Forceful heart contractions, Gout attacks, Incontinence   

Calories

Without Sugar
9.00 Kcal   
4
13.00 Kcal   
6

With Sugar
29.00 Kcal   
22
20.00 Kcal   
18

With Skimmed Milk
13.00 Kcal   
4
30.00 Kcal   
7

With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
43.00 Kcal   
4
56.00 Kcal   
6

With Whole Milk
19.00 Kcal   
3
78.00 Kcal   
7

With Whole Milk and Sugar
50.00 Kcal   
3
104.00 Kcal   
7

Calories With Additives
50.00 Kcal   
10
110.00 Kcal   
15

Fats
0.20 gm   
5
7.80 gm   
29

Carbohydrates
1.70 gm   
14
7.70 gm   
25

Protein
0.10 gm   
37
5.40 gm   
17

Brands

Brands
Aloha, Cafejo, Espressione, Illy, Lavazza, Marley   
Nescafê, Tassimo   

History
  
  

Originated in
Italy   
Yemen   

Origin Period
16th Century   
Not Known   

Popularity
Famous   
Rare   

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