How Much Protein Is In Brewed Coffee?
Coffee brewed with tap water and drunk black. Essentially free of energy before milk or sugar go in.
Protein per 1 cup (237g)
0.2
g% Daily Value
Essential Amino Acids in Brewed Coffee
Per 1 cup (237g)
5mg
Histidine
5mg
Isoleucine
12mg
Leucine
2mg
Lysine
0mg
Methionine
7mg
Phenylalanine
2mg
Threonine
0mg
Tryptophan
7mg
Valine
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About Protein in Brewed Coffee
A serving of Brewed Coffee (237g) contains 0.2g of protein, which is 0% of the recommended daily value based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, making enzymes and hormones, and supporting immune function. When planning your meals, consider that brewed coffee is a low source of protein compared to other beverages.
Compare Protein in Similar Foods
See how Brewed Coffee compares to other beverages.
Coffee
per 1 cup (240ml)
0.7g
Green Tea
per 1 cup (245ml)
0.5g
Orange Juice
per 1 cup (248ml)
1.7g
Coconut Water
per 1 cup (240ml)
1.7g
Source: USDA FoodData Central | FDC ID: 171890 | Last updated: 2026-04-06
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