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Costa Coffee Signature Latte: calories, sugar, caffeine and salt
A Semi-skimmed milk, Medium of Costa Coffee Signature Latte contains 148 kcal, 13.5g of sugar (3.4 teaspoons) and 325mg of caffeine. It is classified as NOVA 2 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Dietary: Vegetarian | Allergens: Milk
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Signature Latte
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NHS guidance: max 200mg/day in pregnancy
Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Nutrition by serving: Costa Coffee Signature Latte
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Carbs
Protein
Semi-skimmed milk (Medium)
148 kcal
0.39g
13.5g
3.4 tsp
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11g
Whole milk (Medium)
168 kcal
0.39g
13.5g
3.4 tsp
—
11g
Skimmed milk (Medium)
128 kcal
0.39g
13.5g
3.4 tsp
—
11g
Oat drink (Medium)
188 kcal
0.46g
9.3g
2.3 tsp
—
2.8g
Coconut drink (Medium)
106 kcal
0.36g
9.3g
2.3 tsp
—
5g
Soya drink (Medium)
118 kcal
0.39g
10.5g
2.6 tsp
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10g
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Sugar in Costa Coffee Signature Latte
Costa Coffee Signature Latte contains 13.5g of sugar per Semi-skimmed milk, Medium (3.4 teaspoons). Sugar level: Moderate. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: Costa Coffee Signature Latte
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
13.5g 45%
13.5g 45%
13.5g 45%
13.5g 56%
13.5g 71%
Teaspoons
3.4 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Salt in Costa Coffee Signature Latte
Costa Coffee Signature Latte contains 0.39g 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 Signature Latte
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
0.39g 7%
0.39g 7%
0.39g 7%
0.39g 8%
0.39g 13%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Calories in Costa Coffee Signature Latte
Calories by portion: Costa Coffee Signature Latte
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
148 kcal 7%
148 kcal 6%
148 kcal 8%
148 kcal 10%
148 kcal 11%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat in Costa Coffee Signature Latte
Saturated fat by portion: Costa Coffee Signature Latte
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
3.2g 16%
3.2g 11%
3.2g 16%
3.2g 18%
3.2g 20%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
UPF classification: is Costa Coffee Signature Latte ultra-processed?
NOVA 2: minimally processed
Espresso with steamed milk using Costa's Signature Blend — no additives, NOVA 2.
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, espresso using Costa Signature Blend. Small (290ml), Medium (380ml), Large (430ml). Milk alternatives available.
Allergens at a glance
Allergen information: Costa Coffee Signature Latte
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 Signature Latte contains 148 kcal — 7% 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 13.5g of sugar — 3.4 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 Semi-skimmed milk, Medium contains 0.39g of salt. This drink is relatively low in salt at 7% of the adult daily limit.
Signature Latte contains approximately 325mg of caffeine. The NHS recommends a maximum of 400mg per day for most adults, and 200mg per day during pregnancy.
Signature Latte is suitable for vegetarians. Choose oat, soya or another plant-based milk to make it vegan.
Signature Latte 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.
Signature Latte is classified as NOVA 2. Espresso with steamed milk using Costa's Signature Blend — no additives, NOVA 2.
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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.
