How Many Calories Are Really in Your Cup Coffee?
Hidden Calories in Your Cup of Joe
Just about everyone I know consumes at least one cup of coffee a day. That roasted rich beverage actually has a lot of health benefits, and an eight ounce cup only contains two calories, so it won't bust your waistline. The thing is, not a lot of people enjoy their coffee black, and all the sweeteners and flavorings people use can add up to some major calories. I'm not saying you should ditch your cup of joe, just be mindful of how many calories your cup contains.
To see how many calories cream, sugar, and the occasional dollop of "whip" add to your coffee, read more.
| Food | Calories |
| 1 tbsp cream | 52 |
| 1 tbsp half and half | 20 |
| 1 tbsp whole milk | 9 |
| 1 tbsp 2% milk | 7.7 |
| 1 tbsp 1% milk | 6.6 |
| 1 tbsp skim milk | 5.7 |
| 1 tbsp plain soymilk | 6 |
| 1 tbsp vanilla soymilk | 6 |
| 1 tbsp whipped cream | 90 |
| 1 tbsp flavored plain non-dairy creamer | 20 |
| 1 tbsp French vanilla flavored non-dairy creamer | 35 |
| 1 tbsp hazelnut flavored non-dairy creamer | 35 |
| 1 pump of Starbucks flavored syrup | 20 |
| 1 pump of Starbucks flavored syrup, sugar-free | 0 |
| 60 | |
| 1 tbsp caramel | 15 |
| 1 tbsp chocolate | 18 |
| 1 tsp, 1 cube, or 1 packet white sugar | 11 |
| 1 tsp brown sugar | 11 |
| 1 tsp or packet Sugar in the Raw | 20 |
| 1 tsp maple syrup | 16.7 |
| 1 tsp honey | 21.3 |
| 1 shot of espresso | 5 |
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