Beverages Nutrition Guide
Complete nutrition facts, calories, and health information for 18 beverages. All data verified from USDA FoodData Central.
About Beverages
Beverages play a significant role in daily calorie intake, with choices ranging from zero-calorie water and black coffee to sugar-laden sodas and fancy coffee drinks. Understanding beverage nutrition is crucial because liquid calories often do not provide the same satiety as solid foods, making it easy to overconsume calories. Smart beverage choices can support hydration, provide nutrients, and fit within calorie goals.
Nutrition Tips for Beverages
- ✓Water is the best choice for hydration with zero calories
- ✓Black coffee and plain tea have minimal calories but watch additions
- ✓Alcohol provides empty calories (7 cal/gram) with no nutritional benefit
- ✓Fruit juices have similar sugar content to soda - eat whole fruit instead
Beverages Quick Stats
All Beverages Nutrition Facts
Coffee
1
calories/100g
0.3g
protein
0.2g
carbs
0g
fat
Tea
1
calories/100g
0g
protein
0.3g
carbs
0g
fat
Orange Juice
47
calories/100g
0.7g
protein
11g
carbs
0.3g
fat
Apple Juice
46
calories/100g
0.1g
protein
11g
carbs
0.1g
fat
Soda
41
calories/100g
0g
protein
11g
carbs
0g
fat
Beer
43
calories/100g
0.5g
protein
3.6g
carbs
0g
fat
Red Wine
85
calories/100g
0.1g
protein
2.6g
carbs
0g
fat
Latte
66
calories/100g
3.6g
protein
5.5g
carbs
3.4g
fat
Protein Shake
103
calories/100g
20g
protein
3.5g
carbs
1.5g
fat
Almond Milk
17
calories/100g
1g
protein
0.6g
carbs
1.1g
fat
Coca-Cola
42
calories/100g
0g
protein
11g
carbs
0g
fat
Pepsi
43
calories/100g
0g
protein
11g
carbs
0g
fat
Sprite
40
calories/100g
0g
protein
10g
carbs
0g
fat
Gatorade
26
calories/100g
0g
protein
6.7g
carbs
0g
fat
Energy Drink
45
calories/100g
0.3g
protein
11g
carbs
0g
fat
Kombucha
17
calories/100g
0g
protein
4.5g
carbs
0g
fat
Oat Milk
47
calories/100g
1g
protein
7.8g
carbs
1.5g
fat
Coconut Water
19
calories/100g
0.7g
protein
3.7g
carbs
0.2g
fat
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beverages
How many calories are in coffee drinks?
Black coffee has only 2 calories per cup, but a latte has 130+ calories, and a flavored Frappuccino can exceed 400 calories. Added milk, sugar, and syrups significantly increase calorie content.
Is diet soda bad for weight loss?
Diet sodas have zero calories but research is mixed on their effects. Some studies suggest artificial sweeteners may affect metabolism or increase cravings. Water remains the healthiest choice.
How much water should I drink daily?
The general guideline is 8 cups (64 oz) daily, but needs vary by body size, activity level, and climate. A good indicator is urine color - pale yellow indicates adequate hydration.
Verified Data: All nutrition information sourced from USDA FoodData Central, the official U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition database.