Coffee, infusion, strong

This is a strong coffee infusion made by brewing ground coffee with boiling water in a percolator and straining it. It consists mainly of water, with small amounts of minerals and very little carbohydrate or protein. Per 100g, it contains 98g water, 8 kJ of energy, 120mg potassium and 0g sugars.

Potassium contributes to normal nerve and muscle function. The figures describe the coffee infusion itself; adding milk, cream or sugar changes its nutrient and energy content. Coffee also contains caffeine, which can affect sleep, although the caffeine content is not provided in these data. Full nutrient figures are given in the tables below.