Coffee is one
of the most popular beverages all over the world. It is derived from coffee
beans and caffeine is its major component. Here are some interesting nutrition
facts for coffee.
What's your idea of pleasant
morning? I like to enjoy my morning sitting in balcony or garden reading daily
newspaper with a sip of steaming, refreshing coffee in a cheerful atmosphere. I
am sure; most people start their day in a similar way. Coffee is one of world's
most frequently consumed beverages. It is popular not only for its amazing
smell and taste, but for its stimulation properties. Coffee is derived from
coffee beans, which are roasted, ground to powder and dissolved in water.
Coffee can be taken in hot or cold form such as cold coffee. You can choose to
have coffee with sugar and milk or without them. Coffee usually comes in a wide
variety such as regular, drip, instant, brewed, espresso and decaffeinated. You
must be curious to know about many nutrition facts about coffee, your favorite
beverage.
Nutrition Facts
Caffeine is the main component of coffee. Average caffeine content in various types of coffee is as follows:
Nutrition Facts
Caffeine is the main component of coffee. Average caffeine content in various types of coffee is as follows:
- Espresso-100mg
- Drip coffee-115-175mg
- Instant-65-100mg
- Brewed-80-135mg
- Decaf, instant-2-3mg
- Decaf, brewed-3-4mg
Other compounds found in coffee are
carbohydrates, lipid, vitamins and minerals. Besides this, there are more than
thousand compounds likely to present in coffee. The qualities and quantities of
these compounds may vary depending upon processing of coffee.
Coffee beans are likely to contain abundant quantities of three major polysaccharides. Out of them, galactomannan and type II arabinogalactan are dominant in coffee beverage. There are mainly two types of polysaccharides such as digestible and indigestible. The indigestible form is known as dietary fibers. Coffee beans are known for having a large quantity of dietary fibers. However, they are not passed onto coffee beverage consumer due to roasting, grinding and brewing of coffee beans. Coffee beans have abundant amount of phenolics, which are able to bind to dietary proteins and fibers, possessing significant nutritional benefits.
General nutrition facts for coffee include about 0.01g of total fat, 0mg cholesterol, about 1mg of sodium, approximately 14mg of potassium, about 0.01g of total carbohydrates and nearly 0.04g of proteins. This amount is for serving size of 1 fl oz. Coffee with sugar and milk, if served 10fl.ozs, contains about 1gm of total fat, about 5mg cholesterol, approximately 70mg sodium and nearly 16gm of total carbohydrates. It consists of 4% calcium. Coffee consists of numerous trace minerals such as Niacin, Thiamin, Magnesium, Phosphorous, folate and Manganese.
Possible Benefits
Coffee is known for several health benefits. Caffeine present in coffee is mild stimulant and shows effects on central nervous system. It enhanced and alters mood as well as increases alertness. Caffeine is found to be effective for decreasing muscle pain and augmenting pain-reliving ability of other drugs. It also boosts athletic performance and endurance. Consumption of coffee can help to lose weight, improves normal glucose metabolism and burn excess calories.
Coffee beans are likely to contain abundant quantities of three major polysaccharides. Out of them, galactomannan and type II arabinogalactan are dominant in coffee beverage. There are mainly two types of polysaccharides such as digestible and indigestible. The indigestible form is known as dietary fibers. Coffee beans are known for having a large quantity of dietary fibers. However, they are not passed onto coffee beverage consumer due to roasting, grinding and brewing of coffee beans. Coffee beans have abundant amount of phenolics, which are able to bind to dietary proteins and fibers, possessing significant nutritional benefits.
General nutrition facts for coffee include about 0.01g of total fat, 0mg cholesterol, about 1mg of sodium, approximately 14mg of potassium, about 0.01g of total carbohydrates and nearly 0.04g of proteins. This amount is for serving size of 1 fl oz. Coffee with sugar and milk, if served 10fl.ozs, contains about 1gm of total fat, about 5mg cholesterol, approximately 70mg sodium and nearly 16gm of total carbohydrates. It consists of 4% calcium. Coffee consists of numerous trace minerals such as Niacin, Thiamin, Magnesium, Phosphorous, folate and Manganese.
Possible Benefits
Coffee is known for several health benefits. Caffeine present in coffee is mild stimulant and shows effects on central nervous system. It enhanced and alters mood as well as increases alertness. Caffeine is found to be effective for decreasing muscle pain and augmenting pain-reliving ability of other drugs. It also boosts athletic performance and endurance. Consumption of coffee can help to lose weight, improves normal glucose metabolism and burn excess calories.
- Reduced risk of gallstone disease
- Decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease
- Reduced risk of Type 2 Diabetes
- Enhanced cognitive performance
- Analgesic enhancement
- Cardioprotective
- Antioxidants present in coffee are beneficial for health
- Reduced asthma attacks
- Reduced risk of cancer such as esophageal, oral and pharyngeal cancer.
Have you had your cup of coffee today?
Colin and Harry
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