Is Black coffee good for you?
Black coffee is a beverage. It has about 0 g net carbs and 0.1 g protein per 100 g. Here's how Susta judges it — and why the answer changes with your goal.
Black coffee: verdict by goal
The details
Blood sugar: Black (or with cream) has no glucose impact. The spike comes from sugar, syrups, and sweetened creamers — order it plain and add cream if you like.
How to choose: Black; whole cream if desired; no syrups/sugar.
How to use it: Skip flavoured lattes/3-in-1 sachets (loaded with sugar).
How to store: Beans airtight, dark.
Sensible portion: 1–3 cups, daily
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Susta gives general wellness information graded by evidence — not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and never medication advice. Verdicts are tuned to a chosen goal and may differ for you. Talk to your clinician about your health.