Introduction
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. On average, Americans drink more than three cups of coffee per day, and that number is even higher in other parts of the world. Coffee has been known to contain many health benefits, but it may also have some negative effects on your health if you aren’t careful about how much you consume.
As such, it’s important to know how much sodium there is in your favorite brew so that you can make informed decisions about whether or not it’s something worth adding into your diet (like if you’re on a low-sodium diet).
Decaf Coffee
Decaf coffee has less sodium than regular coffee. A cup of decaf contains about 30mg of sodium, while a cup of regular has about 300mg. That’s quite a difference!
Regular Coffee
Regular coffee, also known as brewed coffee, is made with water and ground beans. The most popular type of regular coffee is caffeinated but there are also decaffeinated versions as well.
Regular brewed coffee contains about 20mg of sodium per cup or about 50% less than the same amount of instant or freeze-dried powdered drinks that you might find in your local grocery store or online (see below).
Instant Coffee
Instant coffee is made with water, coffee and sugar. The sodium content of instant coffee varies between brands, but it’s usually less than 5mg per serving.
This is a comprehensive look at the sodium content of different types of coffee.
Coffee is a rich source of antioxidants, magnesium, potassium and niacin.
Coffee is also a good source of dietary fiber.
Conclusion
We hope that this article has helped you to understand the sodium content in coffee. We also want to remind you that not all coffees are created equal and there are many variables that can affect the amount of sodium added during processing. If you’re concerned about your sodium intake or want something healthier, consider switching from regular coffee (which contains more than twice as much sodium as decaf!) to an alternative such as instant or iced tea which have less than 10mg per cup but still tastes great!