Free UK delivery on all orders · At-home saliva test · Secure checkout
Free UK delivery on all orders
Starbucks Americano: calories, sugar, caffeine and salt
A Tall of Starbucks Americano contains 7 kcal, 0.1g of sugar (0 teaspoons) and 133.7mg of caffeine. It is classified as NOVA 1 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Dietary: Vegan | Allergens: None of the 14 major allergens
Try our nutrition calculator
Select your milk and age group to see how the nutrition compares to daily reference intakes.
Starbucks nutrition calculator
Americano
Select your milk and age group to see how the nutrition compares to daily reference intakes.
Your drink--
Calories
--
--
0--
--
Sugar
--
--
--
0--
--
Salt
--
--
0--
--
Saturated fat
--
--
0--
--
Caffeine
--
NHS guidance: max 200mg/day in pregnancy
Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Nutrition by serving: Starbucks Americano
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
Short
4 kcal
0g
0g
0 tsp
0.2g
Tall
7 kcal
0g
0.1g
0 tsp
0.4g
Grande
11 kcal
0g
0.1g
0 tsp
0.6g
Venti
14 kcal
0g
0.2g
0.1 tsp
0.8g
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Sugar in Starbucks Americano
Starbucks Americano contains 0.1g of sugar per Tall (0 teaspoons). Sugar level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: Starbucks Americano
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Tall
0.1g 0%
0.1g 0%
0.1g 0%
0.1g 0%
0.1g 1%
Teaspoons
0 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Salt in Starbucks Americano
Starbucks Americano contains 0g of salt per Tall. Salt level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily salt limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: Starbucks Americano
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Tall
0g 0%
0g 0%
0g 0%
0g 0%
0g 0%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Calories in Starbucks Americano
Calories by portion: Starbucks 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
Tall
7 kcal 0%
7 kcal 0%
7 kcal 0%
7 kcal 0%
7 kcal 1%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat in Starbucks Americano
Saturated fat by portion: Starbucks Americano
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Tall
0g 0%
0g 0%
0g 0%
0g 0%
0g 0%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
UPF classification: is Starbucks Americano ultra-processed?
NOVA 1: unprocessed or minimally processed
Espresso and water only — unprocessed coffee with no additives.
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.
Starbucks prepares beverages and food in stores where all 14 major allergens are present. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed. Always tell your barista if you have a severe allergy.
Frequently asked questions
A Tall of Starbucks Americano contains 7 kcal — 0% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake.
A Tall contains 0.1g of sugar — 0 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 Tall contains 0g of salt. This drink is relatively low in salt at 0% of the adult daily limit.
Americano contains approximately 133.7mg 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. Starbucks prepares beverages and food in stores where all 14 major allergens are present. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed. Always tell your barista if you have a severe allergy.
Americano is classified as NOVA 1. Espresso and water only — unprocessed coffee with no additives.
Know what you are eating
Know what you are eating.
The Boone app tracks calories, salt, sugar, saturated fat and 30+ nutrients in real time. Search any restaurant or scan any product to see exactly how it fits your daily targets.
Source: Source: Starbucks UK official nutrition information (starbucks.co.uk, 2026). NOVA classification from ingredient list at time of writing. For guidance only, not medical advice.
