How many calories in Turkish coffee?
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Short answer
One cup (small) of Turkish coffee (about 65 g) has almost no calories (under 5 kcal). What changes the calories most is the added sugar. One unsweetened cup was calculated; medium sweet and sweet versions are in the table, and all of the difference comes from the added sugar.
Turkish coffee is very finely ground coffee simmered with water, and sugar if you like, in a small pot called a cezve, then served unfiltered in a small cup with the grounds settling at the bottom. You order it plain, medium or sweet.
A plain cup has almost no calories. It is traditionally served with a glass of water and often a piece of Turkish delight, which adds more than the coffee itself.
| Serving | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (small) | 65 | under 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 g | 100 | under 5 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 |
| Medium sweet (1 dessert spoon of sugar) — 1 cup (small) | 70 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Sweet (2 dessert spoons of sugar) — 1 cup (small) | 75 | 40 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
What changes the calories in Turkish coffee?
- Sugar: medium and sweet versions add sugar to the pot.
- Milk: some cafes offer a milk version, which adds calories.
- What comes with it: Turkish delight or chocolate on the side.
How were these values calculated?
No official record matches this dish directly, so the values come from a recipe calculation: the nutrients of each ingredient were taken from USDA FoodData Central, added up and divided by the cooked weight. Raw total 65 g, cooked weight 65 g.
One cup (about 65 ml), unsweetened; the grounds are not drunk and are not counted.
| Ingredient | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brewed coffee | 65 | under 5 | 0.1 | USDA FDC 171890 |
Spices (under 5 g in total per recipe) are not counted.
Other rows in the table:
- Medium sweet (1 dessert spoon of sugar): Recipe calculation.
- Sweet (2 dessert spoons of sugar): Recipe calculation.
Serving weights:
- 1 cup (small): the whole recipe
Calories per 100 g are rounded to a whole number and macros to one decimal; serving calories to the nearest 5 and protein to a whole gram.
Can you count the calories in Turkish coffee from a photo?
Yes: in QuickCalo, snap a photo of your plate or type what you ate, and get the calories and protein in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
How much does one cup (small) of Turkish coffee weigh?
On this page, one cup (small) of Turkish coffee is taken as about 65 g (the whole recipe). The real weight depends on the recipe, the size and how it is served.
How much protein is in Turkish coffee?
One cup (small) of Turkish coffee has about 0 g of protein; 100 g has 0.1 g.
Do you drink the grounds in Turkish coffee?
No. The grounds settle at the bottom of the cup and are left behind.
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Sources
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy (2018) and FNDDS 2021–2023 datasets; accessed 16 October 2026
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