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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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