Black coffee is nearly calorie-free. The calories in a coffee drink come almost entirely from milk, sugar, and syrup. This chart shows the difference.
| Drink | Serving | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Black coffee | 8 oz | 2 |
| Espresso | 1 oz | 1 |
| Americano | 8 oz | 5 |
| Cold brew (black) | 8 oz | 5 |
| Cappuccino | 6 oz | 60 |
| Latte | 12 oz | 150 |
| Mocha | 12 oz | 290 |
| Blended frappe | 16 oz | 400 plus |
Milk and syrup, not coffee. The coffee itself adds almost nothing. To cut calories, scale back the milk and skip the flavored syrups rather than the coffee.
See the Calories Per Drink Calculator and the Espresso Drink Ratios Chart.