Nestle, Instant Coffee
Processing Score
10.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 14 ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, artificial flavoring and corn syrup. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, sodium and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh SugarHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
4902201412292
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size5 g
Amount per serving
Calories
30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 60mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 0g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
13 listed · 4 flagged for reviewCORN SYRUP, PALM OIL, GREEN TEA POWDER, SUGAR, SKIM MILK POWDER, DEXTRIN, CASEIN, LACTOSE, SALT, ACIDITY REGULATOR, ASPARTAME, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SODIUM CASEINATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Nestle, Instant Coffee scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, Dextrin): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Green Tea Powder): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Casein, Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
Within Tea & Coffee, this product is more processed than about 94% of the 6,751 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Nestle, Instant Coffee's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Acesulfame Potassium.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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