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The recorded US ingredient statement lists artificial sweeteners (1 of the 9 additive groups we check). Confirm the exact formula on your package.
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The clean score reads only the ingredient label. Up to 60 points come from the 9 additive groups we check: each group not on the label earns its share, and a group named only in a "may contain" note earns half. Up to 25 points come from an organic claim we have confirmed. Points that do not apply to this kind of food are left out and the rest is scaled to 100.
This product: 8 of 9 groups not on the label. No confirmed organic claim.
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Ingredients
Nescafe Medium/dark Roast Vanilla Instant Coffee Beverage Packets
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Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2287666, data date 2022-05-23, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-16. Check the package for the current label.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (3 g, 1 PACKET) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 333 kcal | 10 kcal |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | Unknown | Unknown |
| Sodium | 167 mg | 5 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 66.7 g | 2 g |
| Dietary fiber | Unknown | Unknown |
| Total sugars | 33.3 g | 1 g |
| Added sugars | Unknown | Unknown |
| Sugar alcohols | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs (carbs − fiber) | Unknown | Unknown |
Our research notes
What to know before you choose this coffee
The recorded ingredient label lists 5 ingredients, led by instant coffee, caramelized sugar and caramel color. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (caramelized sugar), natural flavors and artificial sweeteners. For this coffee, the comparison that matters most is brewing format: match grind, whole beans, instant coffee or pod compatibility to your equipment.
- Worth checkingLists artificial sweeteners (acesulfame potassium).
- Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: caramelized sugar (first appears at position 2 of 5).
- Good to knowUses non-sugar sweeteners: acesulfame.
- Worth checkingLists natural flavors; the specific flavoring ingredients are not disclosed.
- Good to knowContains a caffeine source (tea or coffee); caffeine per cup varies by brewing.
You may prefer another option if…
- You avoid artificial sweeteners: the recorded label lists acesulfame potassium.
- You are limiting added sugars: it lists caramelized sugar.
- You avoid non-sugar sweeteners: it uses acesulfame.
- You want every flavoring ingredient disclosed: natural flavors are not itemized.
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References
- Nescafe Medium/dark Roast Vanilla Instant Coffee Beverage Packets: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2287666) USDA FoodData Central
- Coffee Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Spilling the beans: how much caffeine is too much? U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Coffee standards and resources Specialty Coffee Association
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nescafe Medium/dark Roast Vanilla Instant Coffee Beverage Packets contain seed oils?
No listed matches for seed oils were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
Does Nescafe Medium/dark Roast Vanilla Instant Coffee Beverage Packets contain artificial dyes or MSG?
No listed matches for artificial dyes or MSG were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
What is the verification standard for this product?
The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-16. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.
What are the ingredients in Nescafe Medium/dark Roast Vanilla Instant Coffee Beverage Packets?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: INSTANT COFFEE, CARAMELIZED SUGAR, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM.
Is Nescafe Medium/dark Roast Vanilla Instant Coffee Beverage Packets healthy?
Its recorded label lists artificial sweeteners (1 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 63 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.
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