Is coffee ground from coffee beans high in calories?

Calorie content of coffee beans

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, enjoyed by hundreds of millions of people every day. However, for those who are concerned about their caloric intake, they may be concerned about whether coffee will bring them an extra caloric burden. In this article, we will explore whether coffee ground from coffee beans is high in calories.

1. Coffee beans and their nutritional value

First, let's take a look at the nutritional value of coffee beans themselves. Scientists have found that 100 grams of regular black unsweetened milk or creamer concentrate (equivalent to 2 cups of standard American black) contains only about 0.06 kilocalories.

2. In the original state and during processing

In its original state, without any processing or addition of other ingredients, even the best quality, freshly picked and completely dried before storage, filtration and refrigeration (this storage ensures the best flavor and freshness), coffee beans themselves do not contain high calories. This is because coffee beans are mainly composed of water, protein, carbohydrates and a small amount of fat, and these nutrients are released into the coffee after grinding.

However, when we grind coffee beans into powder and brew it with hot water, the situation changes. During this process, some oils and other dissolved substances mixed with the coffee exudate may increase its overall energy content.

3. Energy content of coffee

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), one cup (240 ml) of regular black unsweetened milk or creamer concentrate (equivalent to 2 standard American black cups) contains only about 2,000 calories. In addition, adding milk, creamer, sugar or other flavorings to different types of coffee can also increase its overall energy content.

4. What has been added?

So what causes this increased energy content? The main reason is the milk, creamer, sugar or other flavorings that are added to coffee. These additions are often high in fat and sugar, which increases the overall energy content of the coffee.

5. How to reduce the calories in coffee

If you're concerned about your coffee calories, there are several ways to help you reduce them:

-Choose low-fat or fat-free milk instead of whole milk.

-Use low-calorie sweeteners (such as stevia) instead of regular white sugar.

-Experiment with different types of coffee beans to find a variety that has a strong taste but doesn’t add the burden of extra energy.

6. Conclusion

In summary, even the best quality, freshly picked and completely dried before being stored in the cold (this storage ensures the best flavor and freshness) coffee beans themselves do not contain high calories when they are not processed or added with other ingredients. However, when we grind the coffee beans into powder and brew them with hot water, the added milk, creamer, sugar or other condiments may increase its overall energy content. Therefore, if you are concerned about the calories you consume in coffee, choose low-fat milk or fat-free milk instead of whole milk, and use low-calorie sweeteners instead of ordinary white sugar.