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A high-caffeine coffee drink made by adding one espresso shot to unsweetened brewed coffee.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Black Eye coffee (240 g) has 4 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.7 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
4
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
0.7g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 30% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 4 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.7 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 30 g | 1 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 240 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 330 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 350 g | 6 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Black Eye coffee is brewed coffee with a shot of espresso added, making it a higher-caffeine drink than plain brewed coffee. Recipes and naming can vary between cafés, so ask how many espresso shots are in the version being served.
The caffeine in Black Eye coffee varies with the beans, brewing method, cup size, and espresso shot. Because it combines brewed coffee with espresso, it generally contains more caffeine than a cup of brewed coffee alone, but there is no fixed amount.
Make Black Eye coffee by brewing a cup of coffee and adding one shot of espresso. Stir before drinking. A moka pot can make a concentrated coffee substitute if you do not have an espresso machine, though the flavor and extraction will differ.
In common café terminology, Red Eye often has one espresso shot and Black Eye often has two. The Black Eye coffee described here has one shot, so the names may overlap; check the café’s recipe rather than relying on the label alone.
Dead Eye coffee is commonly brewed coffee with three espresso shots, while this Black Eye coffee has one. Café recipes vary, so the most reliable way to compare them is to ask how many shots each drink contains.
Usually, yes. Black Eye coffee adds espresso to brewed coffee, giving it a more concentrated flavor and typically more caffeine than brewed coffee by itself. The exact strength still depends on the coffee beans and how both parts are prepared.
Black Eye coffee tastes like a more intense cup of brewed coffee, with espresso adding depth and a stronger roasted character. Bitterness depends on the beans and roast; adding a little milk can soften the flavor without changing the basic drink.
Yes, Black Eye coffee can be served over ice. Combine the brewed coffee and espresso, let them cool briefly, then pour over ice; pouring hot coffee onto a small amount of ice can dilute the drink quickly.
Yes, you can add milk, cream, or sugar to Black Eye coffee, although none is required for the basic recipe. Try it plain first, then add a small amount at a time if you want to soften its strong coffee flavor.
It can. Black Eye coffee contains caffeine from both brewed coffee and espresso, which may delay sleep or make it lighter, particularly for people sensitive to caffeine. If it affects your sleep, have it earlier in the day.
Vitamins
B3
0.46mg · 3% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Folate
4.8µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
120mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
14mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.04mg · 2% DV
Calcium
12mg · 1% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 4 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Black Eye coffee is brewed coffee with a shot of espresso added, making it a notably high-caffeine café drink. It is associated with American coffee-shop culture and is easy to make at home by pouring espresso into a cup of plain brewed coffee.
The result tastes fuller and more intense than brewed coffee alone, while keeping its familiar, smooth coffee base. It is usually served hot and black, though milk or a little sweetener can soften the roast-forward flavour. Without additions, it contains very little energy and suits those who prefer an unsweetened drink. If you are sensitive to caffeine, choose a smaller or less concentrated coffee, or enjoy it earlier in the day.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.