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Low-calorie unsweetened coffee with cinnamon
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Black coffee with cinnamon (240 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 1 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
5
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 83% · Protein 17% · 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 | 1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
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 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra small) | 60 g | 1 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 4 kcal |
| 8 ounce (medium) | 240 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Brew black coffee as usual, then stir in a small amount of ground cinnamon. You can also add cinnamon while brewing for a more infused flavor; start with a little because it can easily overpower the coffee.
No, black coffee with cinnamon does not cause weight loss on its own. Unsweetened coffee is a low-calorie drink, but adding cinnamon has not been shown to burn fat or produce meaningful weight loss.
Black coffee with cinnamon is not a proven way to lower blood sugar or treat diabetes. Research on cinnamon’s effects is mixed, so do not use it in place of prescribed diabetes care.
Yes, cinnamon can add a warm, fragrant flavor to black coffee without adding sugar. It does not make the drink taste as sweet as sugar, but its aroma may make unsweetened coffee more appealing.
Either works: add cinnamon to the grounds before brewing for a more infused flavor, or stir it into the finished coffee for a quicker option. Ground cinnamon may clump, so mix it well.
No, ground cinnamon does not fully dissolve in black coffee. It may float on top or settle at the bottom, so stir before drinking; a cinnamon stick adds flavor without leaving the same powdery residue.
Black coffee with cinnamon has a warm, spicy aroma that pairs well with coffee’s roasted bitterness. Cinnamon does not remove the bitterness, but it can make the flavor seem rounder without adding a sweetener.
During a religious fast that prohibits food and drink, black coffee with cinnamon breaks the fast, even without sugar. For intermittent fasting, whether it fits depends on the rules you are following.
It can be a pre-workout drink if you already tolerate coffee well; its caffeine may increase alertness. Cinnamon does not provide a special exercise boost, and coffee can cause jitters or stomach discomfort for some people.
For most adults, moderate daily intake is generally fine, but large amounts of cinnamon over time can be a concern, particularly cassia cinnamon because it contains coumarin. Coffee’s caffeine may also affect sleep or cause jitters.
Vitamins
B3
0.6mg · 4% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
Folate
4.8µg · 1% DV
B5
0.02mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
125mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Magnesium
12mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 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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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Black coffee with cinnamon is brewed coffee served without milk or sugar, with cinnamon added for aroma. You can steep a cinnamon stick with the grounds or stir a little ground cinnamon into the finished cup; the coffee’s strength and body depend on the brewing method.
It tastes roasty and slightly bitter, balanced by cinnamon’s warm, gently sweet spice. It is enjoyed hot at breakfast or after a meal in many coffee-drinking cultures, and works well alongside a small snack. Unsweetened, it is very low in calories; add sugar or milk only if you prefer, keeping in mind that these change its nutritional profile.
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
— Not 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.