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Costa Coffee Americano: calories, sugar, caffeine and salt
A Medium of Costa Coffee Americano contains 18 kcal, 0.2g of sugar (0.1 teaspoons) and 325mg of caffeine. It is classified as NOVA 1 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Dietary: Vegan | Allergens: None of the 14 major allergens
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Americano
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NHS guidance: max 200mg/day in pregnancy
Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Nutrition by serving: Costa Coffee Americano
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Carbs
Protein
Small
12 kcal
0.01g
0.1g
0 tsp
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0.7g
Medium
18 kcal
0.01g
0.2g
0.1 tsp
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1g
Large
23 kcal
0.01g
0.3g
0.1 tsp
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1.3g
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Sugar in Costa Coffee Americano
Costa Coffee Americano contains 0.2g of sugar per Medium (0.1 teaspoons). Sugar level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: Costa Coffee Americano
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Medium
0.2g 1%
0.2g 1%
0.2g 1%
0.2g 1%
0.2g 1%
Teaspoons
0.1 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Salt in Costa Coffee Americano
Costa Coffee Americano contains 0.01g of salt per Medium. Salt level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily salt limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: Costa Coffee Americano
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Medium
0.01g 0%
0.01g 0%
0.01g 0%
0.01g 0%
0.01g 0%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Calories in Costa Coffee Americano
Calories by portion: Costa Coffee Americano
Portion
Adult (female) 2000 kcal
Adult (male) 2500 kcal
Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal
Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal
Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal
Medium
18 kcal 1%
18 kcal 1%
18 kcal 1%
18 kcal 1%
18 kcal 1%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat in Costa Coffee Americano
Saturated fat by portion: Costa Coffee Americano
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Medium
0g 0%
0g 0%
0g 0%
0g 0%
0g 0%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
UPF classification: is Costa Coffee Americano ultra-processed?
NOVA 1: unprocessed or minimally processed
Espresso shots and hot water — unprocessed.
The NOVA classification system groups foods by the extent and purpose of processing. NOVA 4 covers products containing industrial additives not typically used in home cooking.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Espresso roast coffee (Mocha Italia blend), hot water. Small (2 shots), Medium (3 shots), Large (4 shots).
Allergens at a glance
Allergen information: Costa Coffee Americano
Milk
Not present
Wheat / Gluten
Not present
Egg
Not present
Soya
Not present
Peanuts
Not present
Tree Nuts
Not present
Fish
Not present
Shellfish
Not present
Celery
Not present
Mustard
Not present
Sesame
Not present
Lupin
Not present
Molluscs
Not present
Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites
Not present
Costa prepares drinks and food in stores where all 14 major allergens are handled. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed. Always tell your barista if you have a severe allergy.
Frequently asked questions
A Medium of Costa Coffee Americano contains 18 kcal — 1% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake.
A Medium contains 0.2g of sugar — 0.1 teaspoons. This drink is moderate in free sugar. The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6.
A Medium contains 0.01g of salt. This drink is relatively low in salt at 0% of the adult daily limit.
Americano contains approximately 325mg of caffeine. The NHS recommends a maximum of 400mg per day for most adults, and 200mg per day during pregnancy.
Americano is suitable for vegans.
Americano contains: None of the 14 major allergens. Costa prepares drinks and food in stores where all 14 major allergens are handled. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed. Always tell your barista if you have a severe allergy.
Americano is classified as NOVA 1. Espresso shots and hot water — unprocessed.
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Source: Source: Costa Coffee UK Store Allergen and Nutrition Guide 30 April – 26 August 2026 (costa.co.uk). NOVA classification from ingredient list at time of writing. For guidance only, not medical advice.
