What is Latte?The modern caffe latte that we call only latte, originated in the San Francisco Bay Area. The credit of the innovation is given to Barista, Lino Meiorin. The cappuccinos made by Lino were so strong and powerful for the customers, that Lino decided to come up with a recipe of his own in order to dilute the strength of his cappuccinos. Lino introduced a new item to the menu by mixing warm steamed milk to the cappuccino, thereby reducing the strength of coffee and making the drink mild and enjoyable. This pleasurable drink that we today call the latte, was promoted and made famous by Caffe Mediterraneum, a very popular cafe in Berkeley, California.
Today, the original recipe of latte that was made by Lino Meiorin has undergone many innovations and changes, and the concept of diluting a strong beverage with milk has been used in other types of drinks. Many variants of latte have also originated in the recent past, however, the conventional latte is still enjoyed by many people across the world. The majority of latte calories are derived from the milk and sugar that is added to the drink.
Calories in Latte
There are many occasions where coffee shop employees are asked the question, 'ow many calories in a latte?' Before we try to understand the amount of calories in a latte, let us first get to know about the ingredients and nutrients of latte. Latte is principally made up of large proportions of milk, sugar and coffee. Thus, carbohydrates, proteins and sugar are the only nutrients that are derived from latte.
A calorie is a unit that is used to measure the potential energy of a particular food product. It is a convention among the dietitians to break down the calories of a particular food product on the basis of its nutrition. An average cup of latte contains about 67 calories. The latte contains about 3 milligrams of cholesterol and 80 milligrams of sodium. Being a milk product, there are many latte calories derived form carbohydrates, proteins and calcium. The beverage contains about 10 grams of carbohydrates, 6.7 grams of proteins, and calcium amounts to about 200 to 233 milligrams. About 9.3 grams of carbohydrates is direct sugar. The calories in latte can be metabolized by 18 minutes of walking or 8 minutes of jogging. Also, 6 minutes of swimming or 10 minutes of cycling are capable of burning up of the calories.
