Black Coffee vs. Chicken Breast
Nutrition comparison of Black Coffee and Cooked Chicken Breast
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black coffee
versus
cooked
chicken breast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black coffee and chicken breast:
- Chicken breast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Chicken breast is a great source of potassium.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken breast is high in calories and black coffee has 99% less calories than chicken breast - chicken breast has 165 calories per 100 grams and black coffee has 2 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black coffee is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken breast per calorie. Black coffee has a macronutrient ratio of 60:40:0 and for chicken breast, 79:0:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Coffee | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 60% | 79% |
| Carbohydrates | 40% | ~ |
| Fat | ~ | 21% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both black coffee and chicken breast are low in carbohydrates - black coffee has 0.17g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 102 times more protein than black coffee - chicken breast has 31g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Black coffee has less saturated fat than chicken breast - chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Black coffee has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chicken breast has more Vitamin A than black coffee - chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than black coffee - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken breast and black coffee contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chicken breast and black coffee contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Black Coffee | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.114 MG |
| Niacin | 0.8 MG | 13.712 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.965 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chicken breast has 650% more calcium than black coffee - chicken breast has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and black coffee has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken breast has 51 times more iron than black coffee - chicken breast has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken breast is a great source of potassium and it has 412% more potassium than black coffee - chicken breast has 256mg of potassium per 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Black Coffee or Chicken Breast .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chicken breast or black coffee contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken breast is high in calories and black coffee has 100% less calories than chicken breast - chicken breast has 165 calories in 100g and black coffee has 2 calories.
Is chicken breast or black coffee better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 102 times more protein than black coffee - chicken breast has 31g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Does black coffee or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both black coffee and chicken breast are low in carbohydrates - black coffee has 0.17g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..