Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, half the caffeine: Nutrition Facts
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Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, half the caffeine contains 352 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tsp (1 g) provides about 4 kcal.
Roughly 82% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 16% from protein and 1% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in beverages on FoodFactly, where the median is 48 kcal per 100 g across 369 foods.
100 g provides 176% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 78% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 75% of the Daily Value for potassium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 352 kcal | |
| Total fat I | 0.5 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat I | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium I | 37 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 73.2 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber I | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars I | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 14.4 g | 29% |
| Vitamin A I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K I | 1.9 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.008 mg | 0.7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.074 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 28.2 mg | 176% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 0.097 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.029 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline M | 102 mg | 19% |
| Calcium I | 141 mg | 11% |
| Iron I | 4.4 mg | 25% |
| Magnesium I | 327 mg | 78% |
| Phosphorus I | 303 mg | 24% |
| Potassium I | 3,535 mg | 75% |
| Zinc I | 0.35 mg | 3% |
| Copper I | 0.14 mg | 15% |
| Manganese I | 1.7 mg | 74% |
| Selenium I | 12.6 µg | 23% |
% 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 82%
- Fat 1%
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
- Protein14.4 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0.07 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of beverages (median 7.4 g)
- Fat0.5 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0 g)
- Saturated fat0.2 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0 g)
- Sodium37 mgabove the median for beverages (median 13 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water3.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 0.041 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 0.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.18 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 0.15 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.035 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water I | 3.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol I | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 1,571 mg |
| Ash I | 8.8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,473 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 0 IU |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Beverages
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, canned Canned | 237 | 0.6 g | 27.6 g | 7.6 g |
| Nutritional drink or shake, ready-to-drink (Ensure Plus) | 141 | 5.2 g | 19.9 g | 4.5 g |
| Whiskey sour mix, bottled, with added potassium and sodium | 84 | 0.1 g | 21.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Nutritional drink or shake, ready-to-drink (Boost Plus) | 138 | 5.4 g | 17.3 g | 5.4 g |
| Nutritional drink or shake, high protein, light, ready-to-drink, NFS | 138 | 5.4 g | 17.3 g | 5.4 g |
| Nutritional drink or shake, liquid, soy-based | 138 | 5.4 g | 17.3 g | 5.4 g |
| Horchata, made with water | 88 | 1.1 g | 20.4 g | 0.13 g |
| Nutritional drink or shake, ready-to-drink (Boost) | 101 | 4.2 g | 17.3 g | 1.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in beverages?
100 g of beverages has 352 kcal. 1 tsp (1 g): about 4 kcal. 1 packet (2 g): about 7 kcal.
Is beverages high in protein?
Beverages contains 14.4 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.14 g in 1 tsp (1 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beverages, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.07 g).
How many carbs are in beverages?
Beverages has 73.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in beverages?
Beverages contains 0.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.2 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does beverages contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (176% DV), magnesium (78% DV), potassium (75% DV), manganese (74% DV) and iron (25% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in beverages?
100 g contains 37 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beverages have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, beverages, coffee, instant, regular, half the caffeine has 352 kcal, while beverages, fruit-flavored drink, dry powdered mix, low calorie, with aspartame has 218 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 174126. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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