Black Coffee vs. Coconut Water
Nutrition comparison of Black Coffee and Coconut Water
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black coffee
versus
coconut water
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black coffee and coconut water:
- Black coffee has more niacin.
- Coconut water has signficantly more Vitamin C than black coffee.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Coconut Water (Beverages, Coconut water, ready-to-drink, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black coffee and coconut water contain similar amounts of calories - black coffee has 2 calories per 100 grams and coconut water has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black coffee is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to coconut water for fat. Black coffee has a macronutrient ratio of 64:36:0 and for coconut water, 5:95:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Coffee | Coconut Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 64% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | 95% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both black coffee and coconut water are low in carbohydrates - black coffee has 0.17g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut water has 4.2g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Black coffee has less sugar than coconut water - coconut water has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Black coffee and coconut water contain similar amounts of protein - black coffee has 0.3g of protein per 100 grams and coconut water has 0.22g of protein.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coconut water has signficantly more Vitamin C than black coffee - coconut water has 9.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Black coffee has more niacin. Both black coffee and coconut water contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Black Coffee | Coconut Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 0.8 MG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Black coffee and coconut water contain similar amounts of calcium - black coffee has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut water has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Black coffee and coconut water contain similar amounts of iron - black coffee has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut water has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Coconut water has 230% more potassium than black coffee - black coffee has 50mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut water has 165mg 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 Coconut Water (Beverages, Coconut water, ready-to-drink, unsweetened) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does black coffee or coconut water contain more calories in 100 grams?Black coffee and coconut water contain similar amounts of calories - black coffee has 2 calories in 100g and coconut water has 18 calories.
Is black coffee or coconut water better for protein?
Black coffee and coconut water contain similar amounts of protein - black coffee has 0.3g of protein per 100 grams and coconut water has 0.22g of protein.
Does black coffee or coconut water have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both black coffee and coconut water are low in carbohydrates - black coffee has 0.17g of carbs for 100g and coconut water has 4.2g of carbohydrates.