Is Black Coffee Healthy? Nutrition, Calories & Alternatives
Black Coffee nutrition facts per 100 ml and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Serving: cup, 240 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2 kcal | 4.8 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 8 kJ | 20 kJ |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| incl. saturated | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 0.3 g | 0.7 g |
| incl. sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| incl. fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 ml as eaten, averaged from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others) and rounded — a specific brand or recipe will differ a little. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label.
2 kcal (8 kJ) per 100 ml · P/F/C 0.1/0/0.3 g
Serving (cup, 240 ml) — 4.8 kcal (20 kJ) · Nutri-Score B
Per 100 ml: sugar: low saturated fat: low salt: low fiber: low
Yes. On its nutrient profile, black coffee is a healthy choice: grade B on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm — the best grade any drink except water can get.
For
- Virtually no calories or sugar: 2 kcal per 100 ml.
A typical serving (cup, 240 ml) has 5 kcal, 0.2 g protein, 0 g fat and 0.7 g carbs. Other amounts in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on November 1, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
More about this food
Black coffee has almost no calories. Caffeine perks you up; around 400 mg a day — roughly four cups — is the commonly cited limit for healthy adults.
protein 25%fat 0%carbs 75%
Black Coffee calories by volume, 100–500 ml
250 ml of black coffee has 5 calories and 330 ml has 6.6. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each amount; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Volume | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| 100 ml | 2 | 0.1 / 0 / 0.3 |
| 200 ml | 4 | 0.2 / 0 / 0.6 |
| 240 ml — typical serving | 4.8 | 0.2 / 0 / 0.7 |
| 250 ml | 5 | 0.3 / 0 / 0.8 |
| 330 ml | 6.6 | 0.3 / 0 / 1 |
| 500 ml | 10 | 0.5 / 0 / 1.5 |
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Black Coffee: calories by type
“Calories per 100 ml” depends on the kind: fat level, variety, what's added. Every row comes from the same database the diary uses.
| Per 100 ml | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Black coffee | 2 | 0.1 / 0 / 0.3 |
| Double-double coffee (two creams, two sugars) | 25 | 0.3 / 1.4 / 2.6 |
| Coffee with milk | 28 | 1.6 / 1.4 / 2.3 |
| 3-in-1 instant coffee | 45 | 0.5 / 1.5 / 7.5 |
| Coffee with milk and sugar | 50 | 1.2 / 1.2 / 8.5 |
| Coffee with ice cream | 59 | 1 / 3 / 7 |
| Viennese coffee | 65 | 0.7 / 4.5 / 5.4 |
Calories in dishes with black coffee
| Dish | Serving | Kcal per serving | Black Coffee in it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double-double coffee (two creams, two sugars) | 400 ml | 100 | ≈362 g |
| Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk | 130 ml | 99 | ≈100 g |
| Viennese coffee | 200 ml | 130 | ≈154 g |
How we count
Dishes are estimated from typical restaurant and home recipes — a specific kitchen will differ.
Black Coffee: swaps and alternatives
No need to swap: black coffee gets grade B, the second-best of five, and nothing is in the red on the per-100 ml traffic light: sugar 0 g (red is over 11.25 g), saturated fat 0 g (over 2.5 g) and salt 0 g (over 0.75 g). We only suggest a swap when it fixes a real problem. How we pick swaps.
Equally good alternatives
Same food group and the same place on the plate, with a Nutri-Score grade at least as good. Figures are for 240 ml, a typical serving of black coffee.
| Food | Grade | Kcal | Protein, g | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Coffee | B | 4.8 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Green Tea | B | 2.4 | 0 | 0 |
| Latte | B | 110 | 6 | 0 |
| Flat White | B | 137 | 7.2 | 0 |
Black Coffee vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 ml | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Black Coffee | 2 | 0.1 / 0 / 0.3 |
| Kombucha | 17 | 0 / 0 / 4.2 |
| Cola | 42 | 0 / 0 / 11 |
| Orange Juice | 45 | 0.7 / 0.2 / 11 |
| Kopi | 48 | 1.1 / 1.2 / 8.3 |
| Teh Tarik | 52 | 1.5 / 1.7 / 8.1 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 ml of black coffee?
100 ml of black coffee has 2 calories, with 0.1 g protein, 0 g fat and 0.3 g carbohydrates.
How many calories are in a serving of black coffee?
A serving (cup, 240 ml) has 4.8 calories: 0.2 g protein, 0 g fat and 0.7 g carbs.
What are the macros of black coffee?
Per 100 ml: 0.1 g protein, 0.3 g carbs and 0 g fat. By calories that's about 25% protein, 75% carbs and 0% fat.
How do the calories in black coffee change with the type?
Per 100 ml it ranges from 2 kcal (black coffee) to 65 kcal (viennese coffee).