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High-protein coffee beverage
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Protein filter coffee (240 g) has 936 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 19.2 g of carbs, 184 g of protein, 14.4 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 220.8 mg of Phosphorus covers 32% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 18 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
936
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
19.2g
· 7% DV
Protein
184g
· 368% DV
Fat
14.4g
· 18% 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 8% · Protein 78% · Fat 14%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 936 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14.4 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.48 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 91 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 19.2 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 184 g | 368% |
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 | 936 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 15 g | 59 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 30 g | 117 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 30 g | 117 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 702 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 975 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 1365 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 1560 kcal |
Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.
Make protein filter coffee by mixing protein powder with a little cool water or milk until smooth, then stirring it into brewed coffee. Adding dry powder straight to very hot coffee often creates stubborn clumps.
Protein filter coffee can taste good, especially with a powder flavor that complements coffee, such as vanilla or chocolate. Unflavored powder keeps the coffee taste stronger, while sweetened powders make the drink noticeably sweeter.
Yes, you can add protein powder to hot filter coffee; heat does not remove its protein. Very hot liquid can make the powder clump, so blend it first with a splash of cool liquid or let the coffee cool slightly.
Yes, iced protein filter coffee works well. Shake the powder with a little cold milk or water first, then combine it with chilled filter coffee and ice; adding powder straight over ice can leave lumps.
Whey protein is often an easy choice for protein filter coffee because it usually mixes readily. Casein and some plant-based powders can make the drink thicker or grittier, so blend them thoroughly and adjust the liquid.
Yes, protein filter coffee contains caffeine if it is made with regular brewed coffee. The protein powder does not cancel caffeine, and the amount varies with the coffee beans, serving size, and brewing method.
Protein filter coffee alone is not a complete breakfast for most people. It provides coffee and added protein, but pairing it with foods such as fruit, oats, or eggs gives you a more substantial and varied meal.
Protein filter coffee can be a convenient pre-workout drink because it combines caffeine from coffee with protein from the powder. If caffeine upsets your stomach or makes you jittery, have less or choose a different drink.
Protein filter coffee may disrupt sleep when consumed at night because brewed coffee contains caffeine. Choose decaffeinated filter coffee if you want the protein drink later in the day without the usual caffeine kick.
No, protein powder does not lose its protein value simply because you stir it into hot coffee. Heat can change the protein's structure, but that does not make it nutritionally useless; avoid boiling the powder mixture for best texture.
Vitamins
B2
0.29mg · 22% DV
B12
0.53µg · 22% DV
Biotin
2.88µg · 10% DV
B5
0.43mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
221mg · 32% DV
Calcium
252mg · 25% DV
Potassium ⭐
396mg · 12% DV
Selenium
5.04µg · 9% DV
Sodium
91mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 936 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.
Protein filter coffee combines brewed coffee, made by passing hot water through ground beans and a filter, with protein powder. It is a modern variation rather than a traditional coffee preparation. Filter coffee is an everyday choice in many places, so it can fit a breakfast routine or an afternoon coffee break, served hot or over ice.
The flavour depends on the beans and powder: roasted, sometimes bitter coffee meets a creamier texture and the powder’s own taste. Most of the drink’s protein comes from the added powder, making it a high-protein coffee beverage. To avoid lumps, whisk the powder with a little cool liquid first, then stir it into the coffee. Keep it unsweetened for a simpler cup, or adjust the amount of powder to suit your taste.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
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 3
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.48g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.38g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.17g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.