Coffee vs Beer

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Coffee is generally healthier

Coffee comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 2 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (1 vs 43), more fiber (0g vs 0g), less sugar (0g vs 0g), less sodium (5mg vs 11mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Coffee

1 kcal

More Protein

Beer

0.5g

More Fiber

Coffee

0g

Less Sugar

Coffee

0g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Coffee
1
Beer
43
Proteinper 100g
Coffee
0.3g
Beer
0.5g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Coffee
0.2g
Beer
3.6g
Fatper 100g
Coffee
0g
Beer
0g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientCoffeeBeerDifference
Calories1kcal43kcal-42.0kcal
Protein0.3g0.5g-0.2g
Carbohydrates0.2g3.6g-3.4g
Fat0g0g0.0g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar0g0g0.0g
Sodium5mg11mg-6.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Coffee

Per 100g:1 calories
Per cup (150g):2 calories
Per serving (85g):1 calories

Beer

Per 100g:43 calories
Per cup (150g):65 calories
Per serving (85g):37 calories

Diet Compatibility

Coffee

Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianLow-Sodium

Beer

Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianLow-Sodium

When to Choose Coffee

  • Lower in calories (1 vs 43)
  • More fiber (0g vs 0g)
  • Lower in carbs (0.2g vs 3.6g)
  • Less sugar (0g vs 0g)
  • Lower sodium (5mg vs 11mg)

Common Uses

HydrationMorning ritualSocial occasionsEnergy boost
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When to Choose Beer

  • Higher in protein (0.5g vs 0.3g)

Common Uses

HydrationMorning ritualSocial occasionsEnergy boost
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