How Many Calories in Coffee (black, no sugar)?
1 cană (240ml) = 5 kcal
Nutritional Values per 100g
Standard Serving
1 cană (240ml) contains 5 calories.
Best time: In the morning or 30-45 minutes before a workout for an energy boost
Benefits
- ✓Virtually zero calories when black and unsweetened - one of the most diet-friendly drinks for weight loss
- ✓Caffeine improves alertness, focus, and training performance, making it an excellent natural pre-workout stimulant
- ✓Caffeine can slightly raise metabolism and fat oxidation, indirectly supporting weight control
- ✓Rich in antioxidants (chlorogenic acids) linked in studies to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes and liver disease
- ✓Can reduce hunger in the short term, useful between meals or during intermittent fasting windows
Considerations
- !Adding sugar, syrup, cream, or whole milk turns a 5-calorie drink into a few hundred - this is where the caloric trap hides
- !Excess caffeine can cause anxiety, palpitations, insomnia, or irritability - limit intake to ~400mg per day (3-4 cups)
- !Consumed in the evening it harms sleep quality - avoid caffeine at least 6-8 hours before bedtime
FitAzi Tip
FitAzi treats black coffee as a calorie-"free" drink - you can have it without affecting your daily budget. Use it as a pre-workout stimulant 30-45 minutes before exercise, but watch the add-ins: a syrup cappuccino can hide 200-300 calories that you should easily log in the app.
Frequently Asked Questions
An espresso (30ml) has about 1 calorie, practically negligible. It's the most concentrated form of coffee, but the small volume means an almost zero caloric intake even without milk or sugar.
A 240ml filter coffee has about 5 calories, the same as any other black coffee without sugar or milk. The larger volume doesn't mean more calories, as long as it stays black.
A regular cappuccino (180ml, with frothed whole milk) has about 80-90 calories, coming almost entirely from the milk - the espresso base adds under 5 calories. With skim milk, calories drop to about 50-60.
A latte (350ml, with whole milk) has about 180-200 calories, more than a cappuccino due to the larger amount of milk used (about 300ml versus 120ml in a cappuccino). With skim milk, calories drop to about 120-140.
Regular coffee with a splash of milk (30ml) and a teaspoon of sugar (4g) has about 35-40 calories, versus just 5 calories for plain black coffee. The added milk and sugar, while small, can add up quickly if you drink 3-4 coffees a day.
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Nutritional values shown are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and origin. Consult a nutrition specialist for personalized recommendations.