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Low-calorie coffee with reishi mushroom extract
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Reishi Mushroom Coffee (240 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.2 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 1 mg of B3 covers 6% 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
0.2g
· 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 29% · Protein 71% · 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 | 0.2 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 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 240 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Reishi mushroom coffee is a coffee drink combined with reishi mushroom extract. Some blends use instant coffee and others use brewed coffee or different forms of extract, so the ingredients and flavor can vary from one product to another.
Reishi mushroom coffee contains caffeine when it is made with caffeinated coffee. Reishi itself is not the source of the caffeine; a blend made with decaffeinated coffee may contain much less, though the exact amount depends on the product.
Reishi mushroom coffee usually tastes primarily like coffee, sometimes with an earthy or bitter note from the reishi. The flavor depends on the coffee and extract used, so it does not necessarily taste strongly of mushrooms.
Prepare Reishi mushroom coffee according to its form: brew a ground-coffee blend as usual, or dissolve an instant mix in hot water. If adding reishi extract to separately brewed coffee, follow the extract’s directions rather than assuming every product mixes the same way.
Reishi mushroom coffee has no proven ability to prevent or treat disease. Research on reishi is ongoing, but it does not establish that drinking this coffee delivers a specific health benefit; any alertness effect comes from the coffee’s caffeine.
Reishi mushroom coffee is not proven to improve sleep. If it contains caffeine, drinking it later in the day may make it harder to fall asleep, and the reishi extract does not cancel out caffeine’s effects.
Yes, you can drink Reishi mushroom coffee instead of regular coffee if you enjoy its taste. It may still contain caffeine, so it is not automatically a caffeine-free alternative; the coffee used in the blend determines that.
Daily use of Reishi mushroom coffee has not been established as safe for everyone, particularly over long periods. Reishi extracts vary, and evidence about long-term use is limited; consider your overall caffeine intake as well as the extract.
Reishi mushroom coffee may cause unwanted effects such as stomach upset or dizziness in some people, while its caffeine can cause jitters or interfere with sleep. Stop drinking it if you develop a concerning reaction.
Yes, reishi extract may interact with some medicines, including blood thinners, and could affect bleeding risk. If you take regular medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist before drinking Reishi mushroom coffee.
Vitamins
B3
0.96mg · 6% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% 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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Reishi Mushroom Coffee combines coffee with an extract of reishi, a mushroom long known in East Asia. The coffee blend itself is a modern product, drawing on that ingredient’s traditional use; the coffee base and exact formulation vary by brand.
It usually tastes like roasted coffee with a subtle earthy, sometimes bitter note. Drink it hot, black or with milk, much like other coffee blends; it fits a morning routine or an afternoon coffee break in many places. The plain drink is very low in calories, with 2 calories per 100 g. If you want to keep it light, skip sweetened syrups or add only a little milk.
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 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.
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.