How many calories in Starbucks Cappuccino?

A Semi-skimmed milk, Tall of Starbucks Cappuccino contains 103 kcal — 5% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake. Calories vary with milk choice — use the calculator above for your exact combination.

How much sugar is in Starbucks Cappuccino?

A Semi-skimmed milk, Tall contains 9.5g of sugar — 2.4 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.

How much salt is in Starbucks Cappuccino?

A Semi-skimmed milk, Tall contains 0.22g of salt. This drink is relatively low in salt at 4% of the adult daily limit.

How much caffeine is in Starbucks Cappuccino?

Cappuccino contains approximately 89.1mg of caffeine. The NHS recommends a maximum of 400mg per day for most adults, and 200mg per day during pregnancy.

Is Starbucks Cappuccino suitable for vegans?

Cappuccino is suitable for vegetarians. Choose oat, soya or another plant-based milk to make it vegan.

Starbucks Cappuccino: calories, sugar, caffeine and salt

Q: What allergens are in Starbucks Cappuccino?

Cappuccino contains: Milk. 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.

Q: Is Starbucks Cappuccino ultra-processed?

Cappuccino is classified as NOVA 2. Espresso and steamed milk with a thick layer of frothed milk. No additives.

A Semi-skimmed milk, Tall of Starbucks Cappuccino contains 103 kcal, 9.5g of sugar (2.4 teaspoons) and 89.1mg of caffeine. It is classified as NOVA 2 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: Starbucks Cappuccino

Serving	Calories	Salt	Sugar	= teaspoons	Protein
Semi-skimmed milk (Tall)	103 kcal	0.22g	9.5g	2.4 tsp	7.4g
Whole milk (Tall)	135 kcal	0.21g	9.3g	2.3 tsp	7.2g
Skimmed milk (Tall)	79 kcal	0.22g	9.7g	2.4 tsp	7.4g
Oat milk (Tall)	125 kcal	0.26g	6.7g	1.7 tsp	2g
Almond milk (Tall)	57 kcal	0.15g	5g	1.3 tsp	1.4g
Soya milk (Tall)	91 kcal	0.2g	5.1g	1.3 tsp	7g
Coconut milk (Tall)	95 kcal	0.09g	7.1g	1.8 tsp	2.4g

Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.

Sugar in Starbucks Cappuccino

Starbucks Cappuccino contains 9.5g of sugar per Semi-skimmed milk, Tall (2.4 teaspoons). Sugar level: Moderate. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.

Sugar by portion: Starbucks Cappuccino

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, Tall	9.5g 32%	9.5g 32%	9.5g 32%	9.5g 40%	9.5g 50%
Teaspoons	2.4 tsp

Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.

Salt in Starbucks Cappuccino

Starbucks Cappuccino contains 0.22g of salt per Semi-skimmed milk, Tall. Salt level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily salt limits for adults and children.

Salt by portion: Starbucks Cappuccino

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, Tall	0.22g 4%	0.22g 4%	0.22g 4%	0.22g 4%	0.22g 7%

Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.

Calories in Starbucks Cappuccino

Calories by portion: Starbucks Cappuccino

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, Tall	103 kcal 5%	103 kcal 4%	103 kcal 5%	103 kcal 7%	103 kcal 8%

Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.

Saturated fat in Starbucks Cappuccino

Saturated fat by portion: Starbucks Cappuccino

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, Tall	3.4g 17%	3.4g 11%	3.4g 17%	3.4g 19%	3.4g 21%

Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.

UPF classification: is Starbucks Cappuccino ultra-processed?

NOVA 2: minimally processed

Espresso and steamed milk with a thick layer of frothed milk. 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.

Ingredients

Steamed milk, espresso roast (whole bean roasted coffee), frothed milk. Milk options: skimmed, semi-skimmed, whole, oat, almond, soya, coconut.

Allergens at a glance

Allergen information: Starbucks Cappuccino

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

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.

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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.