Espresso Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Moderate consumption of 3–5 cups of coffee daily is consistently linked to a 15% lower risk of cardiovascular disease (including heart disease and stroke) compared to non-drinkers .
High coffee intake is strongly associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, with meta-analyses showing up to a 30% lower risk for those with the highest consumption of caffeinated coffee .
Espresso contains cafestol and kahweol (natural oils that can raise cholesterol levels), which are typically removed from filtered coffee but remain in espresso because it is prepared without a paper filter .
Espresso provides a concentrated source of caffeine, a central nervous system stimulant that increases alertness and energy levels .
Early research suggests that espresso consumption may have a more pronounced effect on increasing total cholesterol in men than in women, though these associations may plateau at very high intake levels .

Interesting fact

The term espresso literally means 'pressed out' in Italian, referring to the high-pressure extraction method invented to speed up the coffee-making process for commuters.

Standout nutrients

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Magnesium

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Niacin

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Water

kcal per 100g

Protein0.12g

Fat0.18g

Carbs1.67g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.09g

Saturated0.09g

Seasonality

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Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeKetoLow FodmapPaleo

Sustainability

Moderate

Coffee production is water-intensive and sensitive to climate change, though espresso uses less water per serving than drip coffee.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Consume Immediately After Cutting

1–2 days

Best consumed immediately; flavor degrades rapidly after extraction.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 1 validated source

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Coffee - The Nutrition Source - Harvard University

[2]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

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

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

Caffeine in the Diet: Country-Level Consumption and Guidelines - PMC

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

Caffeine • The Nutrition Source

[9]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

Coffee consumption as a double-edged sword for serum lipid profile: findings from NHANES 2005–2020 - PMC

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

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