How Many Calories Are in Coffee?

According to the USDA, a cup (250 g) of brewed black coffee contains 2.4 calories (kcal). Since water has no calories, a cup of espresso also contains just 2.4 calories. So, when it comes to black coffee without any additives, that’s all you need to know—very few calories.

However, the caloric content of coffee increases significantly when you start adding ingredients like sugar, milk, cream, and syrups. For your convenience, here’s a chart outlining the caloric content of popular coffee drinks: