Coffee Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Moderate coffee consumption of three to five cups per day is consistently linked to a 15% lower risk of cardiovascular disease (conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels) compared to non-drinkers .
Habitual coffee intake is well-established as a factor in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, with meta-analyses showing a 30% lower risk for high consumers of caffeinated coffee and a 20% lower risk for those drinking decaffeinated versions .
Coffee consumption is associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality (death from any cause), particularly among individuals who have never smoked .
Early research and meta-analyses of clinical trials indicate that coffee may cause a temporary rise in serum lipids (fats in the blood) and blood pressure, though the long-term health impact of these specific changes is still being evaluated .

Interesting fact

Legend has it that coffee was discovered by an Ethiopian goat herder named Kaldi, who noticed his flock became unusually energetic after eating berries from a certain tree.

Standout nutrients

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Chromium

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Copper

EPIC

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Potassium

EPIC

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Niacin

373

kcal per 100g

Protein11.7g

Fat15.4g

Carbs43.6g

Fiber19.8g

Seasonality

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Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeKetoLow FodmapPaleo

Sustainability

Heavier footprint

Coffee production has a significant water footprint and is a major driver of land-use change in tropical regions.

Confidencehigh

Storage

Airtight Container

1–3 months

Store beans or grounds in a cool, dark place to preserve volatile oils.

Cool Dark Place

1–3 months

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 1 validated source

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Coffee - The Nutrition Source - Harvard University

[1]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

Coffee consumption and cardiometabolic health: a comprehensive review of the evidence - PMC

[3]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coffee, Caffeine, and Health Outcomes: An Umbrella Review - PubMed

[5]pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Dietary Research on Coffee: Improving Adjustment for Confounding - PMC

[6]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Habitual Coffee Consumption and Systemic Health Outcomes: A Comprehensive Review - PMC

[7]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coffee’s Impact on Health and Well-Being - PMC

[9]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coffee consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes: a systematic review - PubMed

[10]pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

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