Which has more calories, beer or black coffee?

Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and black coffee has 1. Black Coffee is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, beer or black coffee?

Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; black coffee has 0.1 g. Beer wins on protein.

Is beer or black coffee better for weight loss?

For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward black coffee — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

Calorie comparison

Beer vs Black Coffee

Per 100 grams, black coffee is the lighter choice by 42 calories, while beer delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

Beer nutrition →Black Coffee nutrition →

Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Beer	Black Coffee
Calories	43	1
Protein	0.5 g	0.1 g
Carbs	3.6 g	0 g
Fat	0 g	0 g

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Per typical serving

🍺 Beer

12 oz (355 g)

153 cal

1.8 g protein · 12.8 g carbs · 0 g fat

☕ Black Coffee

1 cup (240 g)

2 cal

0.2 g protein · 0 g carbs · 0 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, beer or black coffee?
Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and black coffee has 1. Black Coffee is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beer or black coffee?
Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; black coffee has 0.1 g. Beer wins on protein.
Is beer or black coffee better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward black coffee — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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