Calorie comparison
Black Coffee vs Protein Shake
Per 100 grams, black coffee is the lighter choice by 51 calories, while protein shake 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 | Protein Shake |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1 | 52 |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 1 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
🥤 Protein Shake
1 scoop in water (350 g)
182 cal
28 g protein · 14 g carbs · 3.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, black coffee or protein shake?
Per 100 g, black coffee has 1 calories and protein shake has 52. Black Coffee is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, black coffee or protein shake?
Black Coffee has 0.1 g of protein per 100 g; protein shake has 8 g. Protein Shake wins on protein.
Is black coffee or protein shake 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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