Starbucks Caramel Waffle Duos: calories, sugar and salt

Starbucks Caramel Waffle Duos contain 271 kcal per pack of 2 waffles — 14% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake, 17% for a child aged 7 to 10, and 21% for a child aged 4 to 6. The two-waffle format means the full pack is typically consumed in one sitting, making the per-pack figure the relevant one rather than a per-waffle split.

Per pack (2 waffles): 271 kcal, 11g fat (6.2g saturated), 41g carbohydrate (22g sugar), 2.9g protein, 0.38g salt. The saturated fat at 6.2g is 31% of the adult daily guideline of 20g. The sugar at 22g is 73% of the adult daily free sugar limit of 30g. The salt at 0.38g is 6% of the adult daily limit of 6g.

Starbucks Caramel Waffle Duos contain 22g of sugar per pack — 5.5 teaspoons and 73% of the adult daily free sugar limit of 30g. For a child aged 4 to 6, this uses 116% of their daily free sugar limit of 19g — exceeding the entire daily allowance from a single snack. For a child aged 7 to 10, it uses 92% of their 24g daily limit. The sugar comes primarily from the caramel filling and the waffle itself, both of which use glucose syrup and sugar as primary ingredients. 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 Waffle Duos contain 0.38g of salt per pack — 6% of the adult daily limit of 6g and 13% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6. This is low in salt and not a significant concern relative to the daily guideline.

Starbucks Caramel Waffle Duos contain 6.2g of saturated fat per pack — 31% of the adult daily guideline of 20g and 39% for a child aged 4 to 6. The saturated fat comes primarily from the butter and cream in the caramel filling. At 6.2g it is notably higher in saturated fat than the Ginger Biscuit at 3.2g but lower than the Gluten Free Fruit and Nut Bar at 8.5g.

Starbucks Caramel Waffle Duos contain 2.9g of protein per pack — 6% of the adult daily reference intake of 50g. The protein comes from the wheat flour, egg and milk in the waffle recipe. It is not a meaningful protein source.

Yes. Starbucks Caramel Waffle Duos are classified as NOVA 4, ultra-processed. The caramel filling contains glucose syrup — an industrially produced sweetener — alongside modified starch as a thickener. The waffle itself contains soya lecithin as an emulsifier. These industrial additives are characteristic of NOVA 4 products and would not be present in a home-made stroopwafel recipe.

Starbucks Caramel Waffle Duos contain wheat/gluten, milk, egg and soya as declared allergens — four allergens, the highest of any packaged snack in the Starbucks range. The soya comes from soya lecithin used as an emulsifier in the waffle. The milk and egg are from the waffle and caramel filling. They do not contain peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, celery, mustard, sesame, lupin, molluscs or sulphites. Starbucks prepares food in stores where all 14 major allergens are present. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.

Yes. Starbucks Caramel Waffle Duos are suitable for vegetarians. They do not contain meat or fish. They are not suitable for vegans as they contain milk and egg. They are also not suitable for those avoiding gluten or soya.

At 22g of sugar — 116% of the daily free sugar limit for a child aged 4 to 6 — Starbucks Caramel Waffle Duos exceed the entire daily free sugar allowance for a younger child in a single snack. The 6.2g of saturated fat uses 39% of their daily guideline. With four declared allergens including soya and egg, the Caramel Waffle Duos are not an appropriate choice for younger children. For children, the Kettle Lightly Salted Crisps or Classic Porridge are considerably more appropriate choices at Starbucks.

Starbucks Caramel Waffle Duos contain 22g of sugar — more than the Ginger Biscuit at 18g and the Gluten Free Fruit and Nut Bar at 19g, making them the highest sugar packaged snack in the Starbucks range. They also have the most complex allergen profile of any packaged snack at four declared allergens. The Kettle Lightly Salted Crisps at 0.2g sugar are the clear low-sugar alternative.

Starbucks Caramel Waffle Duos already contain 22g of sugar — 73% of the adult daily free sugar limit. Adding a sweetened drink significantly extends this. A Grande Caramel Frappuccino adds a further 48g, a Chai Tea Latte adds 28g, and even a Caramel Macchiato adds 23g. Combined with the waffles, any sweetened drink would take the total well over the adult daily free sugar limit in a single visit. An unsweetened Americano, flat white or herbal tea is the only drink choice that keeps the total in range.

Yes. At 22g of sugar per pack — 73% of the adult daily free sugar limit — Starbucks Caramel Waffle Duos are the highest sugar packaged snack at Starbucks. The caramel filling is the primary sugar source, using glucose syrup and sugar as its two main ingredients. The waffle itself also contains sugar. Unlike items where sugar comes from dried fruit or milk, here it is predominantly added refined sugar with no nutritional benefit beyond energy.

The sugar in the Caramel Waffle Duos comes from the ingredients and cannot be reduced by customisation. At 22g, they use 73% of the adult daily free sugar limit before any drink is added. To keep the total order within the daily limit, pair them with an unsweetened drink only — an Americano, filter coffee, flat white or herbal tea contain zero added sugar. Any syrup-containing drink alongside would take the total sugar well over the daily adult limit.

Starbucks Caramel Waffle Duos sit at the higher end of the Starbucks packaged snack range on sugar, saturated fat and allergen complexity. At 22g of sugar they are the highest sugar packaged snack, with four declared allergens — wheat, milk, egg and soya — the most complex profile of any snack item. They are suitable for vegetarians but not for vegans, those avoiding gluten, or those managing soya or egg allergies. The NOVA 4 classification from glucose syrup, modified starch and soya lecithin places them firmly in the ultra-processed category alongside the rest of the Starbucks sweet range.