Coffee & Health
Nutrition
Black coffee has almost no calories, but it is not nutritionally empty, and what you add changes the numbers quickly. These guides cover calories by drink, whether coffee has fibre, what its antioxidants are worth and the tannins behind its dry finish.
How Many Calories Are in Coffee?Black coffee is about two. Everything above that number comes from what you put in it, and the range runs to several hundred.
Does Coffee Have Fiber?Yes, a small amount, and it is not the kind you are picturing. It comes from the roast rather than the bean.
Coffee Antioxidants: What They Are and What They Are WorthCoffee is the largest source of antioxidants in many national diets. That says as much about the diets as it does about coffee.
Tannins in Coffee: The Dryness You Can FeelLess than tea, more than you would guess, and responsible for the puckering sensation that gets blamed on bitterness.