Coffee substitute: Nutrition Facts
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Coffee substitute contains 6 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, 8 fl oz (240 g) provides about 14 kcal.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 7% from protein and 6% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in coffee on FoodFactly, where the median is 31 kcal per 100 g across 109 foods.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 6 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.04 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.01 g | 0.1% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 5 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.3 g | 0.5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 0.08 g | |
| Protein C | 0.1 g | 0.2% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.02 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.007 mg | 0.6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.002 mg | 0.2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.29 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.012 mg | 0.7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 0.2 mg | 0% |
| Calcium C | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Iron C | 0.08 mg | 0.4% |
| Magnesium C | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Potassium C | 41 mg | 0.9% |
| Zinc C | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Copper C | 0.013 mg | 1% |
| Selenium C | 1.1 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 7%
- Carbohydrates 87%
- Fat 6%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.1 gin the lowest quarter of coffee (median 0.97 g)
- Fiber0.4 gin the top quarter of coffee (median 0 g)
- Sugars0.08 gin the lowest quarter of coffee (median 4.4 g)
- Fat0.04 gin the lowest quarter of coffee (median 0.71 g)
- Saturated fat0.01 gin the lowest quarter of coffee (median 0.12 g)
- Sodium5 mgin the lowest quarter of coffee (median 23 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water98.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.006 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.02 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.019 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 3 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 98.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 1 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee, brewed | 1 | 0.12 g | 0 g | 0.02 g |
| Almond milk, unsweetened | 15 | 0.4 g | 1.3 g | 0.96 g |
| Beer, regular | 43 | 0.46 g | 3.6 g | 0 g |
| Beverages, coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, prepared with water | 6 | 0.1 g | 1.3 g | 0.04 g |
| Beverages, OCEAN SPRAY, Diet Cranberry Juice | 4 | 0.07 g | 0.8 g | 0 g |
| Beverages, OCEAN SPRAY, Diet Cran Cherry | 4 | 0.21 g | 0.7 g | 0 g |
| Beverages, water, bottled, yumberry, pomegranate with anti-oxidants, zero calories | 5 | 0 g | 1.3 g | 0 g |
| Beverages, Propel Zero, fruit-flavored, non-carbonated | 5 | 0 g | 1.1 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in coffee substitute?
100 g of coffee substitute has 6 kcal. 1 cup, 8 fl oz (240 g): about 14 kcal. 1 fl oz (30 g): about 2 kcal.
How much protein is in coffee substitute?
Coffee substitute contains 0.1 g of protein per 100 g (0.2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.24 g in 1 cup, 8 fl oz (240 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other coffee, that is in the lowest quarter (median 0.97 g).
How many carbs are in coffee substitute?
Coffee substitute has 1.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.4 g of fiber and 0.08 g of sugars.
How much fat is in coffee substitute?
Coffee substitute contains 0.04 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.01 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in coffee substitute?
100 g contains 5 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710486. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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