Starbucks Espresso con Panna contains 35 kcal per doppio — less than 2% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake. The 35 kcal comes almost entirely from the small dollop of whipped cream on top — the espresso itself contributes fewer than 10 kcal. It is one of the lowest calorie milk-containing drinks at Starbucks, sitting alongside the Cortado at 56 kcal as one of the only hot drinks with milk or cream below 100 kcal. A solo (single shot) contains approximately 20 kcal.

Per doppio (double shot): 35 kcal, 2.8g fat (1.9g saturated), 1.7g carbohydrate (0.9g sugar), 0.8g protein, 0.03g salt, 150mg caffeine. The whipped cream contributes the saturated fat and most of the calories. The sugar at 0.9g is entirely natural — a small amount from the espresso itself and the trace lactose in the whipped cream. There is no added sugar in the standard preparation.

Starbucks Espresso con Panna contains approximately 150mg of caffeine per doppio — from two shots of espresso. The whipped cream contributes no caffeine. A solo (single shot) contains approximately 75mg. The doppio at 150mg uses 38% of the NHS daily maximum of 400mg for adults and reaches the NHS recommended daily maximum for pregnancy of 200mg when no other caffeine is consumed. Those who are pregnant may consider a solo at approximately 75mg as the more appropriate option. The NHS recommends a maximum of 400mg per day for most adults and 200mg per day during pregnancy.

Starbucks Espresso con Panna contains 0.9g of sugar per doppio — less than a quarter of a teaspoon and 3% of the adult daily free sugar limit of 30g. The trace sugar comes from the espresso and the small amount of lactose naturally present in the whipped cream. There is no added sugar in the standard preparation. It is one of the very lowest sugar drinks at Starbucks that contains any dairy component — lower in sugar than any milk-based latte, cappuccino or macchiato.

Starbucks Espresso con Panna contains 1.9g of saturated fat per doppio — 10% of the adult daily guideline of 20g. The saturated fat comes almost entirely from the whipped cream dollop. Despite the relatively high saturated fat density of whipped cream, the small quantity used means the absolute saturated fat contribution is modest. At 35 kcal and 1.9g saturated fat, the Espresso con Panna is one of the most calorie and saturated fat efficient ways to enjoy espresso with a dairy element at Starbucks.

No. NOVA 2 — minimally processed. Espresso con Panna is a double espresso topped with a dollop of whipped cream — two ingredients, no additives. The espresso is NOVA 1; the whipped cream is NOVA 2 as it is a processed dairy product but contains no industrial additives. Together they produce one of the very few NOVA 2 drinks with a dairy element at Starbucks. It is significantly less processed than the Caffe Mocha or Caramel Macchiato which contain syrups and sauces with multiple industrial additives.

Starbucks Espresso con Panna contains milk as the only declared allergen — from the whipped cream. The espresso contributes no allergens. It does not contain wheat/gluten, egg, soya, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, celery, mustard, sesame, lupin, molluscs or sulphites. Those with a milk allergy should not order the Espresso con Panna — the plain Espresso is the allergen-free alternative. Always tell your barista if you have a severe allergy before ordering.

Starbucks Espresso con Panna is suitable for vegetarians. It is not suitable for vegans as the whipped cream is dairy-derived. There is no vegan alternative to the whipped cream at Starbucks that replicates the classic Espresso con Panna preparation — removing the cream produces a plain Espresso, which is NOVA 1 and vegan.

No. Starbucks Espresso con Panna contains approximately 150mg of caffeine per doppio from two espresso shots — well above safe levels for any child based on FSA guidance of 3mg per kg of body weight per day. The NHS advises children should avoid caffeine where possible. Chamomile Tea and Mint Majesty Tea are the only caffeine-free options at Starbucks.

Espresso con Panna is Italian for espresso with cream. It is a classic Italian preparation — a shot or double shot of espresso topped with a small dollop of whipped cream. The cream floats on the surface of the dense espresso, melting slowly into the coffee as you drink. It is distinct from a latte or cappuccino in that it uses whipped cream rather than steamed milk — the result is a much smaller, more intense drink with a rich, contrasting texture between the bold espresso and the cool, lightly sweet cream. At Starbucks it is served as a doppio by default — two shots of espresso.

A plain Espresso doppio at Starbucks contains 10 kcal, 0g sugar, no allergens and is NOVA 1 and vegan. The Espresso con Panna adds a dollop of whipped cream, bringing the total to 35 kcal, 0.9g sugar, 1.9g saturated fat, a milk allergen and NOVA 2 status. The calorie and sugar increase from adding whipped cream is very small — 25 kcal and 0.9g of sugar — making the con Panna one of the most modest indulgences available at Starbucks in nutritional terms. The trade-off is adding dairy and moving from NOVA 1 to NOVA 2.

Starbucks Espresso con Panna is one of the lowest calorie dairy-containing drinks on the Starbucks menu at 35 kcal per doppio. Just 0.9g of sugar, 1.9g saturated fat, milk allergen only, NOVA 2. 150mg caffeine from two espresso shots. Not suitable for vegans or those with a milk allergy. For adults who want the intense flavour of a double espresso with a small dairy element and virtually no nutritional impact, the Espresso con Panna is one of the most nutritionally efficient options at Starbucks — a 25 kcal addition to a plain espresso for the richness and texture of whipped cream.