Beer vs. Black Coffee

Nutrition comparison of Beer and Black Coffee


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of beer versus black coffee (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and black coffee:

  • Black coffee has 20.5 times less calories than beer.
  • Black coffee has more thiamin, however, beer contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
Detailed nutritional comparison of beer and black coffee is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Here's an infographic summarizing the nutritional differences between beer and black coffee. marks particularly rich nutrients.


Calories and Carbs

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Black coffee has 20.5 times less calories than beer - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and black coffee has 2 calories.

Beer Black Coffee
Protein 5% 60%
Carbohydrates 33% 40%
Fat ~ ~
Alcohol 63% ~

carbohydrates

Both beer and black coffee are low in carbohydrates - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.

Protein

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Beer and black coffee contain similar amounts of protein - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.

Vitamins

The B Vitamins

Black coffee has more thiamin, however, beer contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both beer and black coffee contain significant amounts of niacin.

Beer Black Coffee
Thiamin 0.005 MG 0.02 MG
Riboflavin 0.025 MG ~
Niacin 0.513 MG 0.8 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.041 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.046 MG ~
Folate 6 UG ~
Vitamin B12 0.02 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Beer and black coffee contain similar amounts of calcium - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and black coffee has 2mg of calcium.

iron

Beer and black coffee contain similar amounts of iron - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.02mg of iron.

potassium

Beer and black coffee contain similar amounts of potassium - beer has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.




Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Beer or Black Coffee .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) .

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FAQ

Does beer or black coffee contain more calories in 100 grams?
Black coffee has 20.5 times less calories than beer - beer has 43 calories in 100g and black coffee has 2 calories.

Is beer or black coffee better for protein?
Beer and black coffee contain similar amounts of protein - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.

Does beer or black coffee have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both beer and black coffee are low in carbohydrates - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.