Coffee has gone beyond basic black. Whether you make it yourself or sip it at your favorite coffee bar, you can choose from plain, flavored, whipped, topped, iced and even frozen versions. A plain cup of brewed coffee has zero fat and only a couple of calories. But it's how you "dress up" your coffee with "extras" that can make a difference in its fat, sugar and calorie count.
| Coffee "extras" | Serving size | Fat (grams) | Carbs (grams) | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cream | 1 tablespoon | 6 | 0 | 50 |
| Half-and-half | 1 tablespoon | 2 | 0 | 20 |
| Plain nondairy creamer (liquid) | 1 tablespoon | 1.5 | 2 | 20 |
| Plain, light nondairy creamer (liquid) | 1 tablespoon | 0.5 | 2 | 10 |
| Flavored nondairy creamer (liquid) | 1 tablespoon | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| Flavored, reduced-fat nondairy creamer (liquid) | 1 tablespoon | 0 | 5 | 20 |
| Plain nondairy creamer (powder) | 1 tablespoon | 2 | 3 | 30 |
| Plain, light nondairy creamer (powder) | 1 tablespoon | 1 | 4 | 25 |
| Flavored nondairy creamer (powder) | 1 tablespoon | 2.5 | 7 | 50 |
| Flavored, reduced-fat nondairy creamer (powder) | 1 tablespoon | 0 | 8 | 38 |
| Whole milk | 1 tablespoon | 0.5 | 1 | 10 |
| Fat-free milk | 1 tablespoon | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Sugar | 1 teaspoon | 0 | 4 | 15 |
| Flavored syrup | 2 tablespoons | 0 | 20 | 80 |
Note: Values shown are an average of several brands.
What goes into the brew that you buy at your local coffee bar also matters. For example, here's how your choice of milk affects the calories, fat and carbohydrate content of a 16-ounce cup of latte at one popular coffee franchise.
| Starbucks caffe latte espresso (16 ounces) | Fat | Carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole milk | 14 grams | 21 grams | 260 |
| Fat-free milk | 0 grams | 24 grams | 160 |
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