Black Coffee vs. Skim Milk
Nutrition comparison of Black Coffee and Skim Milk
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black coffee
versus
skim milk
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black coffee and skim milk:
- Black coffee has 16 times less calories than skim milk.
- Skim milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, black coffee contains more niacin.
- Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black coffee has 16 times less calories than skim milk - skim milk has 34 calories per 100 grams and black coffee has 2 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black coffee is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to skim milk for fat. Black coffee has a macronutrient ratio of 64:36:0 and for skim milk, 40:58:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Coffee | Skim Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 64% | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | 58% |
| Fat | ~ | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both skim milk and black coffee are low in carbohydrates - skim milk has 5g of total carbs per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Black coffee has less sugar than skim milk - skim milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Skim milk has 10 times more protein than black coffee - skim milk has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both skim milk and black coffee are low in saturated fat - skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both skim milk and black coffee are low in cholesterol - skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Skim milk has more Vitamin A than black coffee - skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than black coffee - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Skim milk and black coffee contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Skim milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, black coffee contains more niacin. Both black coffee and skim milk contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Black Coffee | Skim Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.182 MG |
| Niacin | 0.8 MG | 0.094 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.037 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.5 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 60 times more calcium than black coffee - skim milk has 122mg of calcium per 100 grams and black coffee has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Skim milk and black coffee contain similar amounts of iron - skim milk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Skim milk has 212% more potassium than black coffee - skim milk has 156mg of potassium per 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does skim milk or black coffee contain more calories in 100 grams?Black coffee has 16 times less calories than skim milk - skim milk has 34 calories in 100g and black coffee has 2 calories.
Is skim milk or black coffee better for protein?
Skim milk has 10 times more protein than black coffee - skim milk has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Does skim milk or black coffee have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both skim milk and black coffee are low in carbohydrates - skim milk has 5g of carbs for 100g and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
Does skim milk or black coffee contain more calcium?
Skim milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 60 times more calcium than black coffee - skim milk has 122mg of calcium in 100 grams and black coffee has 2mg of calcium.