How many calories in Starbucks Espresso?

A Doppio of Starbucks Espresso contains 7 kcal — 0% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake.

How much sugar is in Starbucks Espresso?

A Doppio contains 0.1g of sugar — 0 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 Espresso?

A Doppio contains 0g of salt. This drink is relatively low in salt at 0% of the adult daily limit.

How much caffeine is in Starbucks Espresso?

Espresso 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 Espresso suitable for vegans?

Espresso is suitable for vegans.

Starbucks Espresso: calories, sugar, caffeine and salt

Q: What allergens are in Starbucks Espresso?

Espresso contains: None of the 14 major allergens. 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 Espresso ultra-processed?

Espresso is classified as NOVA 1. Pure roasted coffee — unprocessed.

A Doppio of Starbucks Espresso contains 7 kcal, 0.1g of sugar (0 teaspoons) and 89.1mg of caffeine. It is classified as NOVA 1 under the NOVA food processing classification system.

Dietary: Vegan | Allergens: None of the 14 major allergens

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NHS guidance: max 200mg/day in pregnancy

Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt

Nutrition by serving: Starbucks Espresso

Serving	Calories	Salt	Sugar	= teaspoons	Protein
Single	4 kcal	0g	0g	0 tsp	0.2g
Doppio	7 kcal	0g	0.1g	0 tsp	0.4g

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

Sugar in Starbucks Espresso

Starbucks Espresso contains 0.1g of sugar per Doppio (0 teaspoons). Sugar level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.

Sugar by portion: Starbucks Espresso

Portion	Adult (female) 30g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 30g	Age 7 to 10 24g	Age 4 to 6 19g
Doppio	0.1g 0%	0.1g 0%	0.1g 0%	0.1g 0%	0.1g 1%
Teaspoons	0 tsp

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

Salt in Starbucks Espresso

Starbucks Espresso contains 0g of salt per Doppio. Salt level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily salt limits for adults and children.

Salt by portion: Starbucks Espresso

Portion	Adult (female) 6g	Adult (male) 6g	Age 11 to 17 6g	Age 7 to 10 5g	Age 4 to 6 3g
Doppio	0g 0%	0g 0%	0g 0%	0g 0%	0g 0%

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

Calories in Starbucks Espresso

Calories by portion: Starbucks Espresso

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
Doppio	7 kcal 0%	7 kcal 0%	7 kcal 0%	7 kcal 0%	7 kcal 1%

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

Saturated fat in Starbucks Espresso

Saturated fat by portion: Starbucks Espresso

Portion	Adult (female) 20g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 20g	Age 7 to 10 18g	Age 4 to 6 16g
Doppio	0g 0%	0g 0%	0g 0%	0g 0%	0g 0%

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

UPF classification: is Starbucks Espresso ultra-processed?

NOVA 1: unprocessed or minimally processed

Pure roasted coffee — unprocessed.

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

Espresso roast (whole bean roasted coffee).

Allergens at a glance

Allergen information: Starbucks Espresso

Milk	Not 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.