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Low-calorie unsweetened brewed coffee
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of V60 filter coffee (240 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 1 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of B2 covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
2
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
0g
· 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 0% · Protein 100% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 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 | 2 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 30 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 3 kcal |
| 12 ounce (large) | 340 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 4 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
To make V60 filter coffee, place a paper filter in the dripper, rinse it with hot water, add ground coffee, then pour hot water over it in slow, steady circles. Let the coffee drain fully before serving.
Use a medium-fine grind for V60 filter coffee, roughly like table salt. If the water drains too quickly and the cup tastes weak or sour, grind finer; if it stalls or tastes harsh, try a coarser grind.
A useful starting ratio for V60 filter coffee is about 1 gram of coffee to 15–17 grams of water. Use a little more coffee for a stronger cup, and keep the ratio consistent while adjusting other brewing variables.
Blooming V60 filter coffee lets hot water wet the grounds before the main pour, releasing trapped gas and helping the bed extract more evenly. Pour just enough water to saturate the grounds, wait briefly, then continue brewing.
Water just off the boil is a good starting point for V60 filter coffee. Water that is too cool can leave the cup under-extracted and sour, while hotter water may bring out more bitterness, especially with a fine grind.
Yes, rinse the paper filter with hot water before brewing V60 filter coffee. This helps wash away papery aromas and warms the dripper. Pour out the rinse water before adding the coffee grounds.
V60 filter coffee can taste weak when the grind is too coarse, the brew runs too quickly, or there is too little coffee for the water used. Try grinding slightly finer or increasing the coffee dose while keeping your other settings unchanged.
A serving of V60 filter coffee can contain more caffeine than a single espresso shot because it is often served in a larger volume. The exact amount varies with the coffee beans, dose, and cup size, so brewing method alone does not determine the comparison.
Sour V60 filter coffee often points to under-extraction; try a finer grind or slower pour. Bitterness can result from over-extraction, so try a coarser grind or faster pour. Change one variable at a time to identify what improves the cup.
Brewed V60 filter coffee is best enjoyed soon after brewing, while its aroma is fresh. If you need to keep it, refrigerate it in a covered container and use it within a day; reheating can dull its flavor.
Vitamins
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
B3
0.46mg · 3% DV
Folate
4.8µg · 1% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
118mg · 3% DV
Magnesium
7.2mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 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 2 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.
V60 filter coffee is brewed by pouring hot water over ground coffee held in a cone-shaped dripper lined with a paper filter. The method takes its name from the V-shaped brewer, associated with Japan’s Hario. Pouring steadily lets you shape the cup’s strength and clarity, while the beans and grind also influence the result.
Around the world, it is often made to order in cafés or at home and enjoyed black, with breakfast, or as a coffee break; milk is an option if you prefer a softer taste. The brew is typically clean-tasting and aromatic, though its character varies with the coffee used. Unsweetened, it is very low in calories. Try it without sugar or flavoured syrup for a lighter cup, or pair it with toast or a small pastry.
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
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.