Maccoffee vs. Nescafe: How do they compare?

I love the challenge of grinding my coffee and cherishing every minute until the last drop lands in my cup. However, 90% of the time, I go for instant coffee. I mean, who doesn’t appreciate a quick process with the same satisfactory result? Especially because I’m on a busy schedule throughout the week. Sadly, many people shy away from using them because of their reputation. So, I decided to create this post to review my two instant coffee choices, Maccoffee and Nescafe. By the end of this article, we will know which is better than the other. Read on!

What are the differences between Maccoffee and Nescafe?

Features	Maccoffee	Nescafe
What it is made of (ingredients)	Coffee Sugar Natural and artificial flavors Non-dairy creamer	Pure coffee Sugar Non-dairy creamer flavoring
Taste profile	Sweet, creamy, and mild flavors	Sweet and smooth with a rich flavor
Caffeine content/ Nutritional value	A Maccoffee Classic has around 55mg of caffeine per serving, 10 calories, 0 grams of fat and protein, and 2 grams of carbohydrates.	A Nescafe Classic has 60 milligrams of caffeine, 15 calories, 0 grams of protein and fat, and 3 grams of carbs per serving.
Availability/Accessibility	Availability varies depending on location. It is present mainly in Asia, Europe, and its environs. You can find them in grocery stores and shops that sell imported products.	Since it is a popular brand, Nescafe products can be found at grocery stores, supermarkets, and online shops
Roast level	Medium, dark, and light roast	Medium, dark, and roast

Maccoffee vs. Nescafe – How they compare

What it is made of (ingredients)

There isn’t much difference in the ingredients used for Maccoffee and Nescafe. Both brands use pure coffee in all their products. The difference comes in the specific products. Maccoffee instant coffee has, in addition, sugar, natural flavorings, and non-dairy creamer (the creamer contains dipotassium phosphate, mono- and diglycerides, hydrogenated vegetable oil, sodium caseinate, corn syrup solids, and artificial flavorings),

On the other hand, Nescafe instant coffee has all the flavors Maccoffee has, depending on the product, plus other ingredients like cocoa powder and extra flavoring.

Nescafe wins when it comes to ingredients. I liked that the pure coffee is rich, and the extra flavors and ingredients make it all the more worthwhile.

Taste profile

Nescafe products generally have rich and smooth flavors. The flavors are well-balanced so that they are not too sweet. The taste of coffee is mild, and there are slight notes of flavors, be they caramel or chocolate. This depends on the type of flavor you order. The flavors include Classic, Decaf, Taster’s Choice, Clasico, Gold, and Azera.

When it comes to Maccoffee, the coffee has a bold taste, but each product has creamy notes, so the taste becomes mild after the first sip. There are flavors like vanilla, chocolate, mocha, and hazelnut. Each flavor has a different taste profile, but they are all mild and creamy.

Nescafe wins in the taste profile category. Though the number of flavors is more or less the same as that of Maccoffee, Nescafe has a variety of simplified flavors in each category.

Caffeine Content/ nutritional value

The nutritional value and caffeine content of Nescafe and Maccoffee are roughly similar. They both have approximately 50 to 60 milligrams of caffeine per serving. This is in the case of the 1.8-gram sachets. In addition, the calorie count of Nescafe is 15, while that of Maccoffee is 10. This puts both instant coffees on the healthy side. Also, they both have 0 grams of fat and proteins and 2 and 3 grams of carbohydrates, respectively. The values change depending on the flavor you choose, but either way, you won’t drink much of the recommended calorie intake of 2,000.

Nescafe and Maccoffee tie in this category. They both have low calories and generally fall on the healthy side.

Availability /Accessibility

Nescafe is a household name, mostly because it is a popular brand. It is readily available at grocery stores, supermarkets, online shopping sites, and convenience stores. However, the availability of some products depends on the region.

On the other hand, Maccoffee isn’t as popular. The availability depends on location, as most products are found in areas within and around Europe and Asia. You can find Maccoffee in stores selling imported goods or through online retailers.

Nescafe wins in the availability and accessibility category because it is easier to get.

Roast level

Since both Maccoffee and Nescafe have a variety of instant coffee flavors, all the flavors have different roast levels. For example, Nescafe Classic is a medium roast, while Toaster’s Choice is a light roast. The same with Maccoffee since the classic one is medium roast while Maccoffee ‘strong’ is a dark roast.

Nescafe and Maccoffee also tie in this category because of their various roast levels.

Maccoffee vs. Nescafe: A comparison overview

Nescafe- Overview

You’ve probably had a chance to try out at least one flavor of Nescafe instant coffee, if not the classic one. It has a rich, sweet flavor with a mild coffee taste. Nescafe can be used as a benchmark for how instant coffee should taste. I loved the Taster’s Choice chocolate flavor, which has fruity notes and a chocolate aroma.

What I liked;

• Many flavors
• Rich flavor

What I didn’t like;

• Some flavors are too subtle.

Who it’s best suited for.

• It is best suited for anyone who wants to enjoy a low-caffeine drink.

Maccoffee- Overview

Anyone who looks down on instant coffee has certainly never tried Maccoffee. It has a strong coffee taste and no matter the flavor, it is hard to miss the creamy notes. I tried the Maccoffee Classic and loved it. Even without flavors, it had an awesome taste. The flavored options were a little too sweet for me, so I skipped the sugar.

What I liked;

• The sweet and creamy taste
• The strong coffee flavor

What I didn’t like;

• Flavored options are too sweet.

Who it’s best suited for

• Best suited for a person who enjoys an intense coffee flavor

Final Verdict: So which is better? – Maccoffee or Nescafe?

Though both coffees have a lot of similarities, I think Nescafe is better than Maccoffee. Nescafe has richer ingredients, a better taste profile, and is easily accessible. Though Maccoffee is creamy, it is difficult to obtain in some regions and does not have a variety of flavors.

FAQ SECTION

Which one is stronger, Nescafe or Maccoffee?

Maccoffee is slightly stronger than Nescafe. However, this depends on the serving size and the specific product you go for.

Which one tastes better, Maccoffee or Nescafe?

This also depends on the flavor. Nescafe is generally preferred due to its smoothness and rich flavor.

Is Maccoffee healthier than Nescafe?

Both Maccoffee and Nescafe are considered healthy in terms of caffeine and nutritional content.

Is Maccoffee sweeter than Nescafe?

This depends on the specific product. Both brands offer sweetened and unsweetened versions.