What is coffee
Coffee, of all kinds, is considered the main morning drink for most people nowadays. Because it has a refreshing taste and smell, and stimulates all human senses. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, the annual consumption of coffee around the world is estimated at about seven million tons, and it is drunk in many ways, whether depending on the region or even in the same country.
It is worth noting that different types of coffee differ in their preparation and processing methods. There are many benefits of coffee that have been proven scientifically and in clinical studies, as drinking coffee in specific quantities has a positive effect on the body.
Nutritional value of coffee
Coffee contains many substances and nutrients that are a source of the many benefits of coffee.
Coffee contains many substances and nutrients that are a source of the many benefits of coffee.
Caffeine: Coffee is considered one of the richest natural sources of caffeine, which is primarily responsible for the benefits of coffee, namely increasing brain activity and energy levels in the body.
Theobromine.
Theophylline.
Large amounts of antioxidants that protect against many diseases.
A source of vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B5, and vitamin E, but in small quantities.
A few minerals such as potassium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus and folic acid.
Polyphenol compounds, which are a source of many of the health benefits of coffee, such as:
Chlorogenic acid, which helps reduce the absorption of carbohydrates.
Ferulic acid.
Caffeic acid.
Sinapic acid.
Kaempferol.
Quercetin.
Nicotinic Acid.
Trigonelline.
Quinolic acid.
Tannic acid.
Pyrogallic acid.
The concentrations of these compounds in coffee vary depending on: The amount of ground coffee, the coffee preparation process, the quality of the water used in its preparation, and other components.
Nutritional value per 100 ml of coffee:
Calories2 calories
Calcium 5 mg
Sodium 115 mg
Potassium 116 mg
Magnesium 7 mg
Phosphorus 7 mg
Folate 5 micrograms
Vitamin B 120.2 mg
There are many types of coffee, and it is worth noting that, in general, the benefits of coffee do not differ depending on its types. So far, only 120 types of coffee and their different varieties have been mentioned in scientific reports, and among these types are:
Arabica coffee, or Arabica coffee (in English: Arabica Coffee, Coffea L), which is the most widespread type of coffee around the world, originated in Ethiopia and constitutes about 80% of the world’s coffee production.
Robusta coffee (in English: Robusta Coffee, C. canephora Pierre ex A. Froehner).
Decaf coffee.
Sweet coffee or Turkish coffee.
