Black Coffee vs. Oats
Nutrition comparison of Black Coffee and Oats
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black coffee
versus
oats
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black coffee and oats:
- Oat has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oat is a great source of calcium.
- Oat is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Oats (Oats (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oat is high in calories and black coffee has 99% less calories than oat - oat has 389 calories per 100 grams and black coffee has 2 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black coffee is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to oats per calorie. Black coffee has a macronutrient ratio of 64:36:0 and for oats, 17:67:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Coffee | Oats | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 64% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | 67% |
| Fat | ~ | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oat is high in carbohydrates and black coffee has 100% less carbohydrates than oat - oat has 66.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oat is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than black coffee - oat has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oat is an excellent source of protein and it has 55 times more protein than black coffee - oat has 16.9g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Black coffee has less saturated fat than oat - oat has 1.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
The B Vitamins
Oat has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both black coffee and oats contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Black Coffee | Oats | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.763 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.139 MG |
| Niacin | 0.8 MG | 0.961 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 1.349 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.119 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 56 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oat is a great source of calcium and it has 26 times more calcium than black coffee - oat has 54mg of calcium per 100 grams and black coffee has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Oat is an excellent source of iron and it has 235 times more iron than black coffee - oat has 4.7mg of iron per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Oat is an excellent source of potassium and it has 758% more potassium than black coffee - oat has 429mg of potassium per 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Oats (Oats (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .
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FAQ
Does oats or black coffee contain more calories in 100 grams?Oat is high in calories and black coffee has 100% less calories than oat - oat has 389 calories in 100g and black coffee has 2 calories.
Is oats or black coffee better for protein?
Oat is a fantastic source of protein and it has 55 times more protein than black coffee - oat has 16.9g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Does oats or black coffee have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oat is high in carbohydrates and black coffee has 100% fewer carbohydrates than oat - oat has 66.3g of carbs for 100g and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
Does oats or black coffee contain more iron?
Oat is an abundant source of iron and it has 235 times more iron than black coffee - oat has 4.7mg of iron in 100 grams and black coffee has 0.02mg of iron.
Does oats or black coffee contain more potassium?
Oat is a rich source of potassium and it has 760% more potassium than black coffee - oat has 429mg of potassium in 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.