Calorie comparison
Black Coffee vs Hot Chocolate
Per 100 grams, black coffee is the lighter choice by 76 calories, while hot chocolate delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Black Coffee | Hot Chocolate |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1 | 77 |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 12 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 2.3 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
☕ Black Coffee
1 cup (240 g)
2 cal
0.2 g protein · 0 g carbs · 0 g fat
☕ Hot Chocolate
1 cup (240 g)
185 cal
8.4 g protein · 28.8 g carbs · 5.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, black coffee or hot chocolate?
Per 100 g, black coffee has 1 calories and hot chocolate has 77. Black Coffee is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, black coffee or hot chocolate?
Black Coffee has 0.1 g of protein per 100 g; hot chocolate has 3.5 g. Hot Chocolate wins on protein.
Is black coffee or hot chocolate 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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