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Starbucks Caramel Macchiato: calories, sugar, caffeine and salt
A Semi-skimmed milk, Tall of Starbucks Caramel Macchiato contains 167 kcal, 21g of sugar (5.3 teaspoons) and 89.1mg of caffeine. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Dietary: Vegetarian | Allergens: Milk, Soya
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NHS guidance: max 200mg/day in pregnancy
Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Nutrition by serving: Starbucks Caramel Macchiato
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
Semi-skimmed milk (Tall)
167 kcal
0.27g
21g
5.3 tsp
8.5g
Whole milk (Tall)
204 kcal
0.27g
20.7g
5.2 tsp
8.3g
Skimmed milk (Tall)
140 kcal
0.28g
21.2g
5.3 tsp
8.5g
Oat milk (Tall)
193 kcal
0.33g
17.7g
4.4 tsp
2.3g
Almond milk (Tall)
115 kcal
0.19g
15.8g
4 tsp
1.6g
Soya milk (Tall)
154 kcal
0.26g
15.9g
4 tsp
8.1g
Coconut milk (Tall)
158 kcal
0.13g
18.2g
4.6 tsp
2.8g
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Sugar in Starbucks Caramel Macchiato
Starbucks Caramel Macchiato contains 21g of sugar per Semi-skimmed milk, Tall (5.3 teaspoons). Sugar level: Moderate. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: Starbucks Caramel Macchiato
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
21g 70%
21g 70%
21g 70%
21g 88%
21g 111%
Teaspoons
5.3 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Salt in Starbucks Caramel Macchiato
Starbucks Caramel Macchiato contains 0.27g 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 Caramel Macchiato
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
0.27g 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 Starbucks Caramel Macchiato
Calories by portion: Starbucks Caramel Macchiato
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
167 kcal 8%
167 kcal 7%
167 kcal 9%
167 kcal 11%
167 kcal 13%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat in Starbucks Caramel Macchiato
Saturated fat by portion: Starbucks Caramel Macchiato
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
4.5g 23%
4.5g 15%
4.5g 23%
4.5g 25%
4.5g 28%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
UPF classification: is Starbucks Caramel Macchiato 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.
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 Semi-skimmed milk, Tall of Starbucks Caramel Macchiato contains 167 kcal — 8% 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, Tall contains 21g of sugar — 5.3 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, Tall contains 0.27g of salt. This drink is relatively low in salt at 5% of the adult daily limit.
Caramel Macchiato contains approximately 89.1mg of caffeine. The NHS recommends a maximum of 400mg per day for most adults, and 200mg per day during pregnancy.
Caramel Macchiato is suitable for vegetarians. Choose oat, soya or another plant-based milk to make it vegan.
Caramel Macchiato contains: Milk, Soya. 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.
Caramel Macchiato is classified as NOVA 4. Contains vanilla flavour syrup (preservatives, acidity regulators) and caramel drizzle (glucose syrup, emulsifiers, anti-foaming agent dimethyl polysiloxane) — industrial additives.
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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.
