Starbucks Caffe Latte with whole milk contains 133 kcal in a Tall, 178 kcal in a Grande and 233 kcal in a Venti — 7%, 9% and 12% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake respectively. A Short with whole milk contains approximately 100 kcal. Calories vary with milk choice — a Grande with almond milk drops to approximately 60 kcal. The Caffe Latte contains no added syrups or sauces — the only calorie sources are the espresso and milk. It is one of the lowest calorie hot espresso milk drinks at Starbucks alongside the Cappuccino and Latte Macchiato.

Short (whole milk): approximately 100 kcal, 3.8g saturated fat, 7g sugar, 5g protein, 75mg caffeine. Tall (whole milk): 133 kcal, 5.2g fat (3.8g saturated), 10g carbohydrate (9g sugar), 6.5g protein, 0.18g salt, 75mg caffeine. Grande (whole milk): 178 kcal, 8.8g fat (5.6g saturated), 15g carbohydrate (13g sugar), 9.7g protein, 0.26g salt, 150mg caffeine. Venti (whole milk): 233 kcal, 11g fat (7.5g saturated), 20g carbohydrate (17g sugar), 12.5g protein, 0.34g salt, 225mg caffeine. All sugar is natural lactose from the milk — no added sugar at any size.

Starbucks Caffe Latte with whole milk contains 9g of sugar in a Tall, 13g in a Grande and 17g in a Venti — 30%, 43% and 57% of the adult daily free sugar limit of 30g. All of this sugar is natural lactose from the milk — there is no added sugar, no syrup and no sweetener. Natural milk sugars do not count toward the NHS free sugar limit. Switching to plant milks reduces total sugar — a Grande with almond milk is approximately 5g, oat milk approximately 8g, soya milk approximately 6g. The Caffe Latte is one of the lowest added-sugar hot espresso drinks at Starbucks. 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.

Starbucks Caffe Latte contains approximately 75mg of caffeine in a Short and Tall (1 espresso shot each), 150mg in a Grande (2 shots) and 225mg in a Venti (3 shots). The caffeine comes entirely from the espresso — the milk contributes no caffeine. A Grande at 150mg reaches the NHS recommended daily maximum for pregnancy of 200mg — those who are pregnant should limit to a Tall and account for caffeine from other sources. The NHS recommends a maximum of 400mg per day for most adults and 200mg per day during pregnancy.

Starbucks Caffe Latte with whole milk contains 3.8g of saturated fat in a Tall, 5.6g in a Grande and 7.5g in a Venti — 19%, 28% and 38% of the adult daily guideline of 20g. With semi-skimmed milk a Grande contains approximately 3.5g, skimmed milk approximately 0.3g. Plant milks are low — a Grande with oat milk approximately 1g, almond milk approximately 0.2g. All saturated fat comes from the milk — no sauce or cream is added to the standard Caffe Latte.

Starbucks Caffe Latte with whole milk contains 6.5g of protein in a Tall, 9.7g in a Grande and 12.5g in a Venti — 13%, 19% and 25% of the adult daily reference intake of 50g. Protein comes entirely from the milk. A Grande with soya milk delivers approximately 8.5g — similar to dairy. Oat milk drops to approximately 2g per Grande, almond milk to approximately 1g. The Caffe Latte with dairy or soya milk is one of the more protein-efficient low-calorie hot drinks at Starbucks.

Starbucks Caffe Latte contains milk as the only declared allergen when made with dairy milk. The espresso contributes no allergens. It does not contain wheat/gluten, egg, soya, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, celery, mustard or sesame. Switching to soya milk adds soya. Always tell your barista if you have a severe allergy before ordering.

Starbucks Caffe Latte is suitable for vegetarians with any milk choice. It is suitable for vegans when ordered with a plant-based milk — oat, almond, soya or coconut milk. The espresso contains no animal-derived ingredients. For vegans prioritising protein, soya milk at approximately 8.5g per Grande is the closest equivalent to dairy. For lowest calories, almond milk at approximately 60 kcal per Grande is the best option.

No. Starbucks Caffe Latte contains caffeine from espresso — approximately 75mg per Tall — which the NHS advises children should avoid where possible. The sugar at 9g per Tall is entirely natural lactose from the milk and does not count toward the free sugar limit. It is the caffeine that makes the Caffe Latte unsuitable for children at any size. Chamomile Tea or Mint Majesty Tea are the caffeine-free, zero-sugar alternatives at Starbucks.

No. NOVA 2 — minimally processed. The Caffe Latte is espresso and steamed milk — two ingredients, no additives, no syrups and no sauces. It sits alongside the Cappuccino, Flat White, Latte Macchiato and Cortado as one of the few NOVA 2 espresso drinks at Starbucks. Adding any syrup or sauce immediately moves it to NOVA 4 — the Caramel Macchiato and Caffe Mocha are built on the same base but are NOVA 4 for this reason.

Both the Caffe Latte and Cappuccino use espresso and steamed milk, are NOVA 2 and contain no added sugar. The key difference is texture and milk ratio. The Caffe Latte uses more liquid steamed milk with a thin microfoam layer — producing a creamier, milder, larger drink. The Cappuccino uses less milk and more frothed foam — producing a stronger, more espresso-forward flavour. A Tall Caffe Latte with whole milk contains 133 kcal versus 130 kcal for a Tall Cappuccino with whole milk — almost identical because both use one espresso shot. The Cappuccino edges slightly lower in calories at larger sizes because foam displaces liquid milk. The choice between the two is texture and flavour preference.

Starbucks Caffe Latte is the most popular espresso drink at Starbucks and the base from which most flavoured lattes are built. NOVA 2 — espresso and steamed milk only. No added sugar at any size. Milk only allergen with dairy milk. 75mg caffeine per Tall. It is the simplest, most versatile hot espresso milk drink on the menu — the neutral platform that every syrup, sauce and seasonal flavour builds upon. In its plain form it is one of the best nutritional choices at Starbucks — low calorie, no added sugar, good protein with dairy milk, and NOVA 2. With almond milk a Grande drops to approximately 60 kcal and 5g of natural sugar.