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International Delight

Is International Delight Esl Iced Coffee Caramel Light healthy?

Esl Iced Coffee Caramel Light

Beverages · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

58/100

Food Integrity Score

68/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

International Delight esl iced coffee caramel light is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 58 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100. Coffee and milk base with protein, but added cane sugar, artificial sweeteners, and flavors lower its overall food-quality alignment. Strengths include coffee and skim milk base with some protein, low fat and saturated fat per serving, and low sodium per serving, while main considerations include about 16g sugar per serving including added cane sugar, artificial sweeteners (acesulfame k, sucralose), and artificial flavor and gellan gum add processing.

Longevity Score 58/100Food Integrity Score 68/100

What helped the score?

  • Coffee and skim milk base with some protein
  • Low fat and saturated fat per serving
  • Low sodium per serving

What held the score back?

  • About 16g sugar per serving including added cane sugar
  • Contains artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose)
  • Artificial flavor and gellan gum add processing

Ingredients

Ingredient list

INGREDIENTS: COFFEE (FILTERED WATER; COFFEE); SKIM MILK; CANE SUGAR; CREAM; CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: ACESULFAME POTASSIUM; SUCRALOSE; NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR; GELLAN GUM.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 360 g (12 fl. oz. (360mL))

  • Calories1196% DV
  • Protein5g10% DV
  • Total Carbs18g7% DV
  • Fiber0g0% DV
  • Total Fat3.5g4% DV
  • Saturated Fat2.5g12% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
International Delight Esl Iced Coffee Caramel Light
Category
Beverages (source: Coffee/Coffee Substitutes)
GTIN / UPC
00041271021011
Serving size
360 g (12 fl. oz. (360mL))
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (16g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (16g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (16g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (16g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

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    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (16g of 18g carbs)

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  • Strength & Protein Focus

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    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (5g)

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Common questions about this product

Is International Delight Esl Iced Coffee Caramel Light highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

International Delight Esl Iced Coffee Caramel Light shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

International Delight Esl Iced Coffee Caramel Light: 15.98g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include cane sugar, acesulfame potassium. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Coffee and skim milk base with some protein; Low fat and saturated fat per serving; Low sodium per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: About 16g sugar per serving including added cane sugar; Contains artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose); Artificial flavor and gellan gum add processing.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same beverages differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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