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Costa Coffee Mocha: calories, sugar, caffeine and salt
A Semi-skimmed milk, Medium of Costa Coffee Mocha contains 231 kcal, 27.6g of sugar (6.9 teaspoons) and 325mg of caffeine. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Dietary: Vegetarian | Allergens: Milk
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NHS guidance: max 200mg/day in pregnancy
Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Nutrition by serving: Costa Coffee Mocha
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Carbs
Protein
Semi-skimmed milk (Medium)
231 kcal
0.27g
27.6g
6.9 tsp
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10.1g
Whole milk (Medium)
260 kcal
0.27g
27.6g
6.9 tsp
—
10.1g
Skimmed milk (Medium)
202 kcal
0.27g
27.6g
6.9 tsp
—
10.1g
Oat drink (Medium)
260 kcal
0.34g
23.4g
5.9 tsp
—
1.9g
Coconut drink (Medium)
189 kcal
0.24g
23.4g
5.9 tsp
—
4g
Soya drink (Medium)
201 kcal
0.27g
24.6g
6.2 tsp
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9.1g
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Sugar in Costa Coffee Mocha
Costa Coffee Mocha contains 27.6g of sugar per Semi-skimmed milk, Medium (6.9 teaspoons). Sugar level: High. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: Costa Coffee Mocha
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Semi-skimmed milk, Medium
27.6g 92%
27.6g 92%
27.6g 92%
27.6g 115%
27.6g 145%
Teaspoons
6.9 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Salt in Costa Coffee Mocha
Costa Coffee Mocha contains 0.27g of salt per Semi-skimmed milk, Medium. Salt level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily salt limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: Costa Coffee Mocha
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Semi-skimmed milk, Medium
0.27g 5%
0.27g 5%
0.27g 5%
0.27g 5%
0.27g 9%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Calories in Costa Coffee Mocha
Calories by portion: Costa Coffee Mocha
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
Semi-skimmed milk, Medium
231 kcal 12%
231 kcal 9%
231 kcal 12%
231 kcal 15%
231 kcal 18%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat in Costa Coffee Mocha
Saturated fat by portion: Costa Coffee Mocha
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Semi-skimmed milk, Medium
4.6g 23%
4.6g 15%
4.6g 23%
4.6g 26%
4.6g 29%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
UPF classification: is Costa Coffee Mocha ultra-processed?
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Contains chocolate sauce with flavourings and emulsifiers — ultra-processed.
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
Steamed semi-skimmed milk, chocolate sauce (sugar, water, cocoa powder, natural flavourings, emulsifiers), espresso (Mocha Italia blend). Small (242ml), Medium (332ml), Large (422ml).
Allergens at a glance
Allergen information: Costa Coffee Mocha
Milk
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 Semi-skimmed milk, Medium of Costa Coffee Mocha contains 231 kcal — 12% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake. Calories vary with milk choice — use the calculator above for your exact combination.
A Semi-skimmed milk, Medium contains 27.6g of sugar — 6.9 teaspoons. This drink provides more than half the adult daily free sugar allowance. 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 Semi-skimmed milk, Medium contains 0.27g of salt. This drink is relatively low in salt at 5% of the adult daily limit.
Mocha contains approximately 325mg of caffeine. The NHS recommends a maximum of 400mg per day for most adults, and 200mg per day during pregnancy.
Mocha is suitable for vegetarians. Choose oat, soya or another plant-based milk to make it vegan.
Mocha contains: Milk. 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.
Mocha is classified as NOVA 4. Contains chocolate sauce with flavourings and emulsifiers — ultra-processed.
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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.
