Starbucks Iced Caffè Latte: calories, sugar, caffeine and salt

Starbucks Iced Caffe Latte with whole milk contains 133 kcal in a Tall, 178 kcal in a Grande and 233 kcal in a Venti — 7%, 9% and 12% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake respectively. Calories vary significantly with milk choice — a Grande with skimmed milk drops to approximately 120 kcal, with almond milk to approximately 90 kcal. The Iced Caffe Latte is one of the lowest calorie iced espresso drinks at Starbucks because it contains no added syrups, sauces or sweeteners — the only calorie sources are espresso (negligible) and milk.

Tall (whole milk): 133 kcal, 5.2g fat (3.8g saturated), 10g carbohydrate (9g sugar), 6.5g protein, 0.18g salt, 75mg caffeine. Grande (whole milk): 178 kcal, 8.8g fat (5.6g saturated), 15g carbohydrate (13g sugar), 9.7g protein, 0.26g salt, 150mg caffeine. Venti (whole milk): 233 kcal, 11g fat (7.5g saturated), 20g carbohydrate (17g sugar), 12.5g protein, 0.34g salt, 225mg caffeine. All sugar is natural lactose from the milk — there is no added sugar in any size or milk variant.

Starbucks Iced Caffe Latte with whole milk contains 9g of sugar in a Tall, 13g in a Grande and 17g in a Venti — 30%, 43% and 57% of the adult daily free sugar limit of 30g respectively. Crucially, all of this sugar is natural lactose from the milk — there is no added sugar, no syrup and no sauce. This makes the Iced Caffe Latte the lowest added-sugar iced espresso drink at Starbucks. Switching to plant milks reduces sugar further — a Grande with oat milk is approximately 8g sugar, almond milk approximately 5g, soya milk approximately 6g. 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. Natural milk sugars do not count toward the free sugar limit.

Starbucks Iced Caffe Latte contains approximately 75mg of caffeine in a Tall (1 espresso shot), 150mg in a Grande (2 shots) and 225mg in a Venti (3 shots). The caffeine comes entirely from the espresso — the milk contributes no caffeine. A Grande at 150mg reaches the NHS recommended daily maximum for pregnancy of 200mg — those who are pregnant should limit to a Tall and account for caffeine from other sources. A Venti at 225mg uses 56% of the NHS daily adult maximum of 400mg.

Starbucks Iced Caffe Latte with whole milk contains 3.8g of saturated fat in a Tall, 5.6g in a Grande and 7.5g in a Venti — 19%, 28% and 38% of the adult daily guideline of 20g. With semi-skimmed milk a Grande contains approximately 3.5g, with skimmed milk approximately 0.3g. Plant milks are all low — oat milk Grande approximately 1g, almond milk approximately 0.2g. For those managing saturated fat, skimmed or almond milk produce the lowest saturated fat Iced Caffe Latte.

Starbucks Iced Caffe Latte with whole milk contains 6.5g of protein in a Tall, 9.7g in a Grande and 12.5g in a Venti — 13%, 19% and 25% of the adult daily reference intake of 50g. Protein comes entirely from the milk. A Grande with soya milk delivers approximately 8.5g — similar to dairy. Oat milk drops to approximately 2g per Grande, almond milk to approximately 1g. The Iced Caffe Latte with dairy or soya milk is one of the more protein-efficient low-calorie drinks at Starbucks given its minimal added sugar and calorie base.

Starbucks Iced Caffe Latte contains milk as the only declared allergen when made with dairy milk. The espresso contributes no allergens. This is one of the simplest allergen profiles of any iced espresso drink at Starbucks — no soya from mocha sauce, no additional syrups with additives. Switching to soya milk adds soya as a declared allergen. Switching to oat milk may add a gluten consideration depending on the oat milk used. It does not contain wheat/gluten, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, celery, mustard or sesame. Always tell your barista if you have a severe allergy before ordering.

Starbucks Iced Caffe Latte is suitable for vegetarians with any milk choice. It is suitable for vegans when ordered with a plant-based milk — oat, almond, soya or coconut milk. The espresso contains no animal-derived ingredients. For vegans prioritising protein, soya milk at approximately 8.5g protein per Grande is the closest equivalent to the dairy version. For vegans prioritising lowest sugar, almond milk at approximately 5g sugar per Grande is the best option.

No. Starbucks Iced Caffe Latte contains caffeine from espresso — approximately 75mg per Tall — which the NHS advises children should avoid where possible. The sugar at 9g per Tall with whole milk is entirely natural lactose from the milk and does not count toward the free sugar limit, so the sugar itself is not the concern. It is the caffeine that makes the Iced Caffe Latte unsuitable for children at any size. Chamomile Tea or Mint Majesty Tea are the caffeine-free, zero-sugar alternatives at Starbucks.

No. NOVA 2 — minimally processed. The Iced Caffe Latte is espresso and milk over ice — two ingredients, no additives, no syrups, no sauces, no emulsifiers. It is one of the very few NOVA 2 drinks at Starbucks alongside the Caffe Latte, Latte Macchiato, Flat White, Cappuccino, Cortado, Cold Brew Latte and Americano variants. This places it in the same processing category as home-made coffee with milk. The NOVA 2 status is lost the moment any syrup or sauce is added — making it distinct from the Iced Caramel Macchiato and Iced Caffe Mocha which are both NOVA 4.

Almond milk produces the lowest calorie Iced Caffe Latte at approximately 60 kcal per Grande — the lowest calorie iced milk-based coffee at Starbucks. Oat milk Grande is approximately 110 kcal, soya milk approximately 105 kcal. Skimmed milk delivers approximately 120 kcal per Grande — the lowest calorie dairy option. Whole milk at 178 kcal per Grande is the highest calorie dairy variant. For those managing calorie intake, almond milk with an Iced Caffe Latte is one of the most calorie-efficient caffeinated milk drinks available at any UK coffee chain.

A Grande Iced Caffe Latte with whole milk contains 178 kcal and 13g of sugar — all from milk lactose, no added sugar, NOVA 2, milk only allergen. A Grande Iced Caramel Macchiato with whole milk contains 246 kcal and 32g of sugar — vanilla syrup and caramel drizzle add 19g of free sugar above the latte baseline, NOVA 4. For those who enjoy coffee with milk and no added sweetness the Iced Caffe Latte is the clear choice — 68 kcal lighter, 19g less sugar and a simpler ingredient profile. The Caramel Macchiato's only advantage is the caramel flavour and the layered visual presentation.

Starbucks Iced Caffe Latte is one of the lowest calorie, lowest sugar and least processed iced drinks at Starbucks. NOVA 2 — espresso and milk only. No added sugar at any size. Milk only allergen with dairy milk. 150mg caffeine per Grande. It sits at the opposite end of the spectrum from the Frappuccinos and flavoured lattes — no syrups, no sauces, no sweeteners. For adults who want a straightforward iced coffee with milk, the lowest possible sugar footprint and a NOVA 2 processing status, the Iced Caffe Latte is the best choice in the iced espresso range at Starbucks. With almond milk it drops to approximately 60 kcal and 5g of natural sugar per Grande — one of the most nutritionally efficient caffeinated drinks at any UK coffee chain.