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Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk): calories, sugar and caffeine

A Short Cortado made with oat drink contains 57 kcal, 3g of sugar (0.8 teaspoons) and 70.9mg of caffeine. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.

Size: Short | Milk: Oat Drink | Allergens: None declared

Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and caffeine

Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk) contains 57 kcal, 2.7g of fat (0.3g saturated), 6.9g of carbohydrate (3g sugar), 1g of protein, 0.1g of salt and 70.9mg of caffeine.

Nutrition by serving: Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk)

ServingCaloriesSaltSugar= teaspoonsCarbsProteinCaffeine
Per serving57 kcal0.1g3g0.8 tsp6.9g1g70.9mg

Sugar in Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk)

Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk) contains 3g of free sugar per serving. Low free sugar

The NHS free sugar limit is 30g a day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10 and 19g for children aged 4 to 6. Sugars naturally present in milk are excluded.

Free sugar by serving: Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk)

ServingAdult (female)   30gAdult (male)   30gAge 11 to 17   30gAge 7 to 10   24gAge 4 to 6   19g
Per serving3g   10%3g   10%3g   10%3g   12%3g   16%

Boone calculates these percentages from Starbucks UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.

Calories in Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk)

Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk) contains 57 kcal of calories per serving. Low calories

Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.

Calories by serving: Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk)

ServingAdult (female)   2000 kcalAdult (male)   2500 kcalAge 11 to 17   1936 kcalAge 7 to 10   1553 kcalAge 4 to 6   1291 kcal
Per serving57 kcal   3%57 kcal   2%57 kcal   3%57 kcal   4%57 kcal   4%

Boone calculates these percentages from Starbucks UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.

Saturated fat in Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk)

Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk) contains 0.3g of saturated fat per serving. Low saturated fat

The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower again for children.

Saturated fat by serving: Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk)

ServingAdult (female)   20gAdult (male)   30gAge 11 to 17   20gAge 7 to 10   18gAge 4 to 6   16g
Per serving0.3g   2%0.3g   1%0.3g   2%0.3g   2%0.3g   2%

Boone calculates these percentages from Starbucks UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.

Salt in Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk)

Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk) contains 0.1g of salt per serving. Low salt

Children have lower salt limits: 3g a day for ages 4 to 6 and 5g for ages 7 to 10.

Salt by serving: Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk)

ServingAdult (female)   6gAdult (male)   6gAge 11 to 17   6gAge 7 to 10   5gAge 4 to 6   3g
Per serving0.1g   2%0.1g   2%0.1g   2%0.1g   2%0.1g   4%

Boone calculates these percentages from Starbucks UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.

Fibre in Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk)

Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk) contains 0.9g of fibre per serving. Low fibre

Fibre is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under.

Fibre by serving: Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk)

ServingAdult (female)   30gAdult (male)   30gAge 11 to 17   25gAge 7 to 10   20gAge 4 to 6   15g
Per serving0.9g   3%0.9g   3%0.9g   4%0.9g   4%0.9g   6%

Boone calculates these percentages from Starbucks UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.

Free sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk)

ServingTotal sugarFree (added) sugarNaturally occurringFree sugar in teaspoons
Per serving3g3g0g0.8 tsp

There is no dairy in this drink to hold any sugar back, so the whole figure counts against the daily free sugar limit.

NHS daily free sugar limits: 30g for adults and children 11+, 24g age 7 to 10, 19g age 4 to 6.

UPF classification: is Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk) ultra-processed?

NOVA 4: ultra-processed

Reading the published ingredient list, this build contains acidity regulators, flavourings.

NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. The milk you choose changes this classification.

Ingredients

Ingredients

Oat drink natural flavouring of apple, vitamins (B2, B12, D2)], ristretto espresso single shot (as consumed) [whole bean roasted coffee] OAT (10%), sunflower oil, chicory root fibre, pea protein, acidity regulator: potassium phosphates; sea salt, vitamins (B2, espresso single shot (as consumed) [whole bean roasted coffee]

Allergens at a glance

Allergen information: Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk)

Wheat / GlutenNot present
RyeNot present
BarleyNot present
OatsNot present
SpeltNot present
Tree NutsNot present
PeanutsNot present
SesameNot present
SoyaNot present
MilkNot present
EggsNot present
FishNot present
CrustaceansNot present
MolluscsNot present
CeleryNot present
MustardNot present
LupinNot present
Sulphur DioxideNot present

All Starbucks beverages are hand crafted and prepared with shared equipment, so no drink can be guaranteed allergen free.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk)?+
Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk) contains 57 kcal, 3% of an adult's 2,000 kcal daily reference intake and 4% of the daily intake for a child aged 4 to 6.
How much sugar is in Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk)?+
Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk) contains 3g of sugar, about 0.8 teaspoons, all of which counts as free sugar. That is 10% of an adult's daily free sugar limit.
How much caffeine is in Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk)?+
Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk) contains 70.9mg of caffeine. The NHS advises adults stay under 400mg a day, and pregnant women under 200mg.
How much saturated fat is in Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk)?+
Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk) contains 0.3g of saturated fat, 2% of the 20g daily guideline for an adult woman and 1% of the 30g guideline for an adult man.
How much protein is in Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk)?+
Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk) contains 1g of protein, which Boone calculates as 2% of a 50g adult daily target.
Does the milk change the nutrition of a Cortado?+
Yes. Swapping the milk changes the calories, fat, sugar and protein, and by different amounts depending on the drink and size. Boone lists every milk and size as its own build so the figures are exact rather than estimated.
Is Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk) suitable for children?+
Its 3g of free sugar is 16% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6, and it contains 70.9mg of caffeine, which is not recommended for young children.
Is Starbucks Cortado (Short, Oat Milk) ultra-processed?+
Boone classifies this build as NOVA group 4, based on the acidity regulators, flavourings named in its published ingredient list.