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Calories in brewed coffee
Brewed coffee: about 1 calories per 100 g. A portion of 1 cup (237 g) has about 2 calories.
Calories and nutrients by portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 100 g | 1 | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 1 fl oz | 30 g | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 6 fl oz | 178 g | 2 | 0.2 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup (8 fl oz) | 237 g | 2 | 0.3 g | 0 g | 0 g |
Where the calories come from
- Protein 73%
- Carbs 0%
- Fat 27%
Shares are estimated with 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate and 9 per gram of fat.
Full nutrition per 100 g
| Calories | 1 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| of which saturated | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 49 mg |
| Calcium | 2 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Water | 99.4 g |
How it compares with other drinks
Among the 6 drinks listed on this site, brewed coffee ranks number 1 from the lowest in calories per 100 g, and number 4 from the highest in protein per 100 g.
More calories per 100 g
- Almond milk 15 cal
- Cola 42 cal
- Regular beer 43 cal
What 2 calories equal in exercise
For a 155 lb (70 kg) person, Harvard Health lists about 133 calories for 30 minutes of walking at 3.5 mph and about 288 for 30 minutes of running at 5 mph. By that chart, a portion of brewed coffee (1 cup, 2 calories) equals about 1 minutes of walking or 0 minutes of running. Use the calories burned calculator for your own weight.
About these numbers
The figures come from the USDA FoodData Central entry “Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water”. They are reference averages, so brands, ripeness, cuts and recipes shift the real number. Treat them as estimates, and weigh food for the closest result.
Quick answers
How many calories are in brewed coffee (1 cup)?
About 2 calories (≈). That is 1 cup (237 g) of brewed coffee, using the USDA reference value of 1 calories per 100 g.
How many calories are in 100 grams of brewed coffee?
About 1 calories (≈). One ounce (28 g) is about 0 calories.
How much protein is in brewed coffee?
0.1 g per 100 g, and about 73% of its calories come from protein (≈). A portion of 1 cup has about 0.3 g.
Source
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water (FDC ID 171890)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- Harvard Health: calories burned in 30 minutes for people of three different weights
General information, not medical advice. Nutrient values are estimates and vary by product and portion.
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