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Java. Joe. Cuppa. Jitter juice.<\/p>\n

Whatever you call it, there\u2019s a good chance you may be one of the 66 percent\u00a0of Americans who drink coffee.<\/p>\n

With most coffee drinkers averaging about three cups a day, that adds up to more than 500 million cups of coffee every single day!<\/p>\n

However, if you also happen to be one of the many individuals looking to limit your carbohydrate intake to help you meet your weight loss goals, you may be wondering if you can still keep drinking your precious cuppa joe when you\u2019re trying to cut back on carbs.<\/p>\n

Does Coffee Have Carbs?<\/h2>\n

How does coffee rank on the carb meter? Very, very low \u2014 if, that is, we\u2019re talking about a cup of black coffee.<\/p>\n

Of course this all changes the minute you start adding cream, sugar, whipped cream with sprinkles, and caramel drizzle.<\/p>\n

How Many Carbs Are in Coffee?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start simple.<\/p>\n

A 12-ounce cup of black coffee \u2014 the average small cup at most coffee shops \u2014 has less than\u00a0one gram\u00a0of carbohydrates.<\/p>\n

Of course, if you\u2019re using an extra large mug or regularly downing multiple cups, that number of carbs will edge slightly north.<\/p>\n

Still, compared to other traditional breakfast foods, it\u2019s negligible: A\u00a0bagel clocks in at 55 grams, a small banana has 23 grams, and even an 8-ounce cup of orange juice\u00a0has 27 grams of carbohydrates.<\/p>\n

Fun fact: Caffeine doesn\u2019t impact carb count so whether you drink regular or decaf, the carbohydrates in a cup of black coffee will be the same.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re ordering something other than black coffee or espresso at your local coffee shop, there\u2019s a good chance your carb consumption will be higher.<\/p>\n

Black coffees, Americanos, and espressos all contain less than 1 gram of carbohydrates, but lattes, mochas, and cappuccinos all bump up that count.<\/p>\n

Compare these tall (12-ounce) coffee drinks from Starbucks, all made standard with 2 percent milk:<\/p>\n

Can You Drink Coffee On A Low-Carb Diet?<\/h2>\n

So can you enjoy coffee on a low-carb diet?<\/p>\n

Yes, says\u00a0Martha L. Lawder, M.S. R.D.N., a registered dietitian and coffee lover \u2014 especially if it\u2019s black coffee, espresso, or an Americano.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in the habit of adding extras to your cup of joe, be mindful, says Lawder.<\/p>\n

This is especially important when looking at creamers, which range from simple half-and-half to nut-based milk alternatives to highly flavored nondairy creamers \u2014 all with their own carb counts that can vary wildly.<\/p>\n

When looking on the nutrition facts panel, don\u2019t just focus on total calories, says Lawder, since this includes protein and fats as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnder \u2018Total Carbohydrate,\u2019 look for \u2018added sugar,\u2019 because this lets you know if the carbohydrate comes from nutritious milk sugar or if it comes from non-nutritious added sugar,\u201d Lawder explains.<\/p>\n

The Best Coffee to Drink on a Low-Carb Diet<\/h2>\n

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If you want to enjoy your coffee and you\u2019re watching your carbs black coffee is your best bet, says Amanda A. Kostro Miller, R.D., a licensed dietitian nutritionist and member of the advisory board for Healing Daily.<\/p>\n

\u201cKeep in mind that creams, foam, milk, sugar, honey, syrup, juices, and other flavorings can all add carbohydrates,\u201d Miller repeats.<\/p>\n

She recommends these low-carb-friendly coffee options that are very low in carbohydrates:<\/p>\n