What does 100 calories of black coffee look like?

100 calories =42 cups10000 g · 352.7 oz
Very low calorie density0.01 kcal/g
Each ☕ = one cup (~237.0 g). The last icon shows a part of one.
Food volume for 100 kcal

Black coffee has 1 calories per 100 g, so 100 calories is 42 cups of black coffee (10000 g). That's more food per calorie than most drinks on this site (average 872 g). It's one of the better protein sources per calorie here: 12.0 g of protein per 100 kcal. Foods like this are ideal for bulking up meals without adding many calories.

Black coffee: 50 to 500 calories

CaloriesGramsOuncesCups
50 kcal5000 g176.4 oz21
100 kcal10000 g352.7 oz42
200 kcal20000 g705.5 oz84
300 kcal30000 g1058.2 oz127
500 kcal50000 g1763.7 oz211

What's in 100 calories of black coffee

12.0 gprotein
0.0 gcarbs
2.0 gfat
0.0 gfiber

Protein 48% Carbs 0% Fat 18% of calories

Compare with other drinks

Food100 kcal isGrams
☕ Black coffee42 cups10000 g
🥥 Coconut water2¼ cups526 g
🧃 Fruit punch drink1½ cups370 g
🍺 Light beer1 12-oz can345 g
🍋 Lemonade1 cup250 g
🥤 Cola⅔ 12-oz can238 g
🍺 Beer (regular)⅔ 12-oz can233 g
⚡ Energy drink1 can233 g
🧃 Orange juice1 cup222 g
🧃 Apple juice1 cup217 g
☕ Hot cocoa (homemade)½ cup130 g
🥂 White wine¾ 5-oz glass122 g
🍷 Red wine¾ 5-oz glass118 g

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Questions

How much is 100 calories of black coffee?

100 calories of black coffee is about 10000 g (352.7 oz), or roughly 42 cups.

How many calories are in 100 g of black coffee?

1 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

Is black coffee good for weight loss?

Very low calorie density (0.01 kcal per gram). You can eat a large volume of this food for few calories. 100 calories also gives you 12.0 g of protein and 0.0 g of fiber.

How many calories are in one cup?

About 2.4 calories.

How many cups is 200 calories?

About 84 (20000 g).

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water" (FDC ID 171890). Grams for 100 kcal = 100 ÷ calories per gram. Unit weight: USDA: 1 cup (8 fl oz) = 237.0 g. Real portions vary by size, variety and preparation. Updated 2026-10-23.