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Unsweetened, additive-free plain filter coffee or espresso, consumed for detox
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Plain Detox Coffee (240 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 1.2 mg of B3 covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
5
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 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 0% · Protein 100% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.5 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 | 5 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra small) | 60 g | 1 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 cup (jumbo) | 480 g | 10 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
No. Plain detox coffee is ordinary unsweetened coffee, and there is no established special detox effect. Your liver and kidneys handle the body’s waste processing; coffee does not cleanse them.
Make plain detox coffee by brewing filter coffee or pulling an espresso, then leave out sweeteners and add-ins. It does not require a special brewing technique to have a “detox” effect.
Neither is inherently better for detox; both are simply unsweetened coffee. Choose the brewing style you enjoy, keeping in mind that caffeine content varies with the coffee, serving size, and preparation.
You can add lemon if you like the taste, but it does not make plain detox coffee cleanse your body or burn fat. The drink is usually consumed without additions, as regular black coffee.
Not by itself. Drinking it unsweetened avoids adding calories from sugar or syrup, but plain detox coffee does not guarantee fat loss or replace the habits that support weight management.
Yes, if it feels comfortable for you. Caffeine can cause stomach irritation, reflux, or nausea in some people, so have plain detox coffee with or after food if it bothers your stomach.
Drink plain detox coffee early enough that its caffeine is less likely to interfere with sleep. There is no special detox timing; morning or earlier in the day works well for many people.
Plain, unsweetened coffee is commonly allowed during many intermittent-fasting routines because it contributes very little energy. Follow the rules of your specific fasting plan, especially if it requires water only.
No, ordinary coffee does not usually dehydrate regular coffee drinkers when consumed in moderation; it still contributes fluid. Plain detox coffee is not a substitute for drinking water when you are thirsty.
Yes, some people drink plain detox coffee before exercise because caffeine can increase alertness. It is not necessary for a workout, and it may cause jitters or stomach discomfort in caffeine-sensitive people.
Vitamins
B3
1.2mg · 8% DV
B5
0.24mg · 5% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
118mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
7.2mg · 2% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 5 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Plain Detox Coffee refers to unsweetened, additive-free filter coffee or espresso. “Detox” is part of the name, not a special preparation: it is simply brewed coffee, with its strength and clarity depending on the beans and brewing method.
It has a roasted, often gently bitter taste and may be light and clean or more concentrated. In many places it is enjoyed at breakfast or as a daytime pick-me-up; serve it black, or with a glass of water alongside. With no sugar or additions, it provides very little energy and no carbohydrates. If you want to keep it light, leave out syrups and sweeteners, and choose a serving time that suits your tolerance for caffeine.
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
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.