

A Whole milk, Grande of Starbucks Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino contains 428 kcal, 64.3g of sugar (16.1 teaspoons) and 110mg of caffeine. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Dietary: Vegetarian | Allergens: Milk
Select your milk, size and age group to see how the nutrition compares to daily reference intakes.
Nutrition by serving: Starbucks Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino
| Serving | Calories | Salt | Sugar | = teaspoons | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-skimmed milk (Grande) | 418 kcal | 0.8g | 64.5g | 16.1 tsp | 7g |
| Whole milk (Grande) | 428 kcal | 0.79g | 64.3g | 16.1 tsp | 6.8g |
| Skimmed milk (Grande) | 401 kcal | 0.8g | 64.7g | 16.2 tsp | 7g |
| Oat milk (Grande) | 438 kcal | 0.83g | 60.5g | 15.1 tsp | 4g |
| Almond milk (Grande) | 396 kcal | 0.75g | 61g | 15.3 tsp | 3.5g |
| Soya milk (Grande) | 410 kcal | 0.78g | 61.5g | 15.4 tsp | 6.5g |
| Coconut milk (Grande) | 404 kcal | 0.73g | 62g | 15.5 tsp | 4g |
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Starbucks Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino contains 64.3g of sugar per Whole milk, Grande (16.1 teaspoons). Sugar level: High. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: Starbucks Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino
| Portion | Adult (female) 30g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 30g | Age 7 to 10 24g | Age 4 to 6 19g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole milk, Grande | 64.3g 214% | 64.3g 214% | 64.3g 214% | 64.3g 268% | 64.3g 338% |
| Teaspoons | 16.1 tsp | ||||
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Starbucks Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino contains 0.79g of salt per Whole milk, Grande. Salt level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily salt limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: Starbucks Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino
| Portion | Adult (female) 6g | Adult (male) 6g | Age 11 to 17 6g | Age 7 to 10 5g | Age 4 to 6 3g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole milk, Grande | 0.79g 13% | 0.79g 13% | 0.79g 13% | 0.79g 16% | 0.79g 26% |
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Calories by portion: Starbucks Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole milk, Grande | 428 kcal 21% | 428 kcal 17% | 428 kcal 22% | 428 kcal 28% | 428 kcal 33% |
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat by portion: Starbucks Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino
| Portion | Adult (female) 20g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 20g | Age 7 to 10 18g | Age 4 to 6 16g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole milk, Grande | 10g 50% | 10g 33% | 10g 50% | 10g 56% | 10g 63% |
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Contains Frappuccino syrup, mocha sauce, caramel syrup and Cloud foam with multiple industrial additives including xanthan gum, carrageenan, potassium sorbate and emulsifiers — 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.
Ingredients
Ice, whole milk, coffee Frappuccino syrup, Frappuccino roast soluble coffee, mocha sauce, caramel syrup, Cloud foam (egg white powder, cream, natural flavourings, stabilisers), caramel drizzle.
Allergen information: Starbucks Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino
| 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.
Starbucks Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino contains 310 kcal in a Tall (12oz), 370 kcal in a Grande (16oz) and 480 kcal in a Venti (24oz) — 16%, 19% and 24% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake respectively. It is the highest calorie of the three Cloud Frappuccino options — above the Brown Sugar at 240/300/390 kcal and the Strawberry Matcha at 230/290/380 kcal at equivalent sizes. The combination of mocha sauce, caramel syrup, brown sugar, espresso, whole milk and whipped cream drives the elevated calorie and sugar content. The Venti at 480 kcal represents nearly a quarter of the adult daily calorie need from a single drink.
Tall (12oz): 310 kcal, 9g fat (5.5g saturated), 54g carbohydrate (44g sugar), 4g protein, 0.26g salt. Grande (16oz): 370 kcal, 11g fat (7g saturated), 66g carbohydrate (51g sugar), 5g protein, 0.32g salt. Venti (24oz): 480 kcal, 15g fat (9.5g saturated), 86g carbohydrate (68g sugar), 7g protein, 0.42g salt. All figures include whipped cream topping. The Grande at 51g sugar is the highest sugar of any drink at Starbucks. The Venti at 68g sugar exceeds the adult daily free sugar limit by 127%.
Starbucks Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino contains 44g of sugar in a Tall, 51g in a Grande and 68g in a Venti — 147%, 170% and 227% of the adult daily free sugar limit of 30g respectively. The Grande at 51g is the highest sugar of any single drink at Starbucks. Every size substantially exceeds the adult daily free sugar limit. For a child aged 4 to 6, a Tall at 44g delivers 232% of their daily free sugar limit — more than twice their entire daily allowance from a single drink. The sugar comes from four distinct sources: the mocha sauce, the caramel syrup, the brown sugar component in the Frappuccino base and the naturally occurring sugar in the whole milk and whipped cream. 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 Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino contains approximately 85mg of caffeine in a Tall, 100mg in a Grande and 130mg in a Venti. The caffeine comes from two sources: the espresso shots blended into the Frappuccino base and the small additional caffeine from the mocha chocolate sauce — dark chocolate contains caffeine at approximately 20mg per 30g. This dual caffeine source makes the Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino the highest caffeine of the three Cloud Frappuccino options. A Grande at 100mg uses 25% of the NHS recommended adult daily maximum of 400mg. For those managing caffeine during pregnancy, the NHS advises a maximum of 200mg per day — a Grande remains within this limit from caffeine alone.
Starbucks Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino contains 5.5g of saturated fat in a Tall, 7g in a Grande and 9.5g in a Venti — 28%, 35% and 48% of the adult daily guideline of 20g respectively. The saturated fat comes from the whole milk in the Frappuccino base, the mocha chocolate sauce which contains cocoa butter, and the whipped cream topping. The mocha sauce contributes additional saturated fat from cocoa butter not present in the Brown Sugar or Strawberry Matcha versions — accounting for the higher saturated fat at equivalent sizes. Ordering without whipped cream reduces the saturated fat by approximately 2-3g per serving.
Starbucks Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino contains 4g of protein in a Tall, 5g in a Grande and 7g in a Venti — 8%, 10% and 14% of the adult daily reference intake of 50g respectively. The protein comes from the whole milk in the Frappuccino base and a small contribution from the mocha sauce cocoa solids. The protein-to-calorie ratio is very low — 5g protein for 370 kcal in a Grande — the worst ratio of the three Cloud Frappuccino options, reflecting the very high sugar and fat content relative to protein-contributing ingredients.
Yes. NOVA 4, ultra-processed. The Frappuccino base syrup contains glucose-fructose syrup, natural flavourings, preservatives and stabilisers. The mocha sauce contains glucose syrup, cocoa powder, natural flavourings and preservatives. The caramel syrup contains glucose-fructose syrup and flavourings. The whipped cream uses a pressurised dairy product with stabilisers. With four distinct processed components — Frappuccino base, mocha sauce, caramel syrup and whipped cream — the Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino has one of the most complex additive profiles of any drink on the Starbucks menu.
Starbucks Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino contains milk and soya as declared allergens. The milk comes from the whole milk in the Frappuccino and the whipped cream. The soya comes from soya lecithin in the Frappuccino base syrup and potentially the mocha sauce. It does not contain wheat/gluten, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, celery, mustard, sesame, lupin or molluscs. Gluten-free by ingredients though Starbucks cannot guarantee cross-contamination in store. Always tell your barista if you have a severe allergy before ordering.
Starbucks Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino is suitable for vegetarians. It is not suitable for vegans in its standard format as it contains whole milk and whipped cream. It can be made vegan by substituting oat or almond milk and requesting no whipped cream — the mocha sauce, caramel syrup and Frappuccino base are all vegan-compatible. The milk substitution does not significantly affect the calorie count but removes the dairy milk allergen and whipped cream component.
No. Starbucks Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino is not suitable for children. A Tall contains 44g of sugar — 232% of the daily free sugar limit for a child aged 4 to 6 — and approximately 85mg of caffeine from espresso and mocha sauce. The NHS advises children avoid caffeine. At every size the Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino contains the highest sugar, highest calorie and highest caffeine of the three Cloud Frappuccino options — making it the most extreme drink on the Starbucks menu from a children's nutrition perspective.
The Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino Grande at 51g sugar is the highest sugar drink at Starbucks because it combines four independent sugar sources simultaneously: the mocha sauce contributes sugar from glucose syrup and cocoa; the caramel syrup adds glucose-fructose syrup; the Frappuccino base syrup contributes further sugar and glucose-fructose; and the brown sugar component adds a fourth layer of sugar. Most other high-sugar Starbucks drinks rely on one or two syrup sources — the Caramel Mocha stacks four, which is why its sugar total exceeds every other drink on the menu including the Caramel Frappuccino at 48g and the Iced Chai Tea Latte at 28g in a Grande.
The sugar can be partially reduced by asking for fewer pumps of caramel syrup and mocha sauce — each pump of each contributes approximately 5g of sugar. Asking for half pumps of both in a Grande could reduce sugar from approximately 51g to approximately 31g — still above the adult daily limit but substantially lower. Removing whipped cream saves approximately 2g of sugar and 80 kcal. Switching to a Tall with reduced pumps and no whipped cream is the most practical way to reduce the calorie and sugar impact. There are no sugar-free alternatives for the mocha or caramel syrups at Starbucks UK. The Frappuccino base itself contains sugar that cannot be removed.
Starbucks Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino is the highest sugar, highest calorie and highest caffeine of the three Cloud Frappuccino options — and the highest sugar drink on the entire Starbucks menu at 51g in a Grande. It combines mocha sauce, caramel syrup, brown sugar and espresso in a single blended drink, producing a sugar total that exceeds the adult daily free sugar limit by 70% from a Grande alone. Two declared allergens — milk and soya. Not suitable for vegans without modification. Not suitable for children at any size. NOVA 4. For adults seeking the most indulgent, most intense flavour combination in the Starbucks Frappuccino range, the Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino is the most extreme option — and the most nutritionally significant single drink item on the Starbucks menu.
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Get started with BooneSource: 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.