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Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles: calories, sugar and salt

Per portion of Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles contains 787 kcal, 51g of free sugar (12.8 teaspoons) and 1.3g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.

Dietary: Vegetarian | Allergens: Milk, Soya, Wheat / Gluten

Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt

Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles contains 787 kcal, 37g of fat (21g saturated), 106g of carbohydrate (51g total sugar), 7.5g of protein and 1.3g of salt per portion.

Nutrition by serving: Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles

ServingCaloriesSaltTotal sugarFree sugar= teaspoonsCarbsProtein
Per portion787 kcal1.3g51g51g12.8 tsp106g7.5g

Sugar in Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles

Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles contains 51g of free sugar per standard serving. High 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. Free sugar excludes the sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit.

Free sugar by portion: Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles

PortionAdult (female)   30gAdult (male)   30gAge 11 to 17   30gAge 7 to 10   24gAge 4 to 6   19g
Per portion51g   170%51g   170%51g   170%51g   212%51g   268%

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, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.

Salt in Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles

Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles contains 1.3g of salt per standard serving. Moderate salt

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

Salt by portion: Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles

PortionAdult (female)   6gAdult (male)   6gAge 11 to 17   6gAge 7 to 10   5gAge 4 to 6   3g
Per portion1.3g   22%1.3g   22%1.3g   22%1.3g   27%1.3g   44%

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, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.

Calories in Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles

Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles contains 787 kcal of calories per standard serving. Moderate calories

Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.

Calories by portion: Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles

PortionAdult (female)   2000 kcalAdult (male)   2500 kcalAge 11 to 17   1936 kcalAge 7 to 10   1553 kcalAge 4 to 6   1291 kcal
Per portion787 kcal   39%787 kcal   31%787 kcal   41%787 kcal   51%787 kcal   61%

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, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.

Saturated fat in Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles

Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles contains 21g of saturated fat per standard serving. High saturated fat

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

Saturated fat by portion: Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles

PortionAdult (female)   20gAdult (male)   30gAge 11 to 17   20gAge 7 to 10   18gAge 4 to 6   16g
Per portion21g   105%21g   70%21g   105%21g   117%21g   131%

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, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.

Fibre in Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles

Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles contains 2.1g of fibre per standard serving. Low fibre

Fibre is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under. UK guidance is 30g a day for adults and 15g for ages 4 to 6.

Fibre by portion: Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles

PortionAdult (female)   30gAdult (male)   30gAge 11 to 17   25gAge 7 to 10   20gAge 4 to 6   15g
Per portion2.1g   7%2.1g   7%2.1g   8%2.1g   11%2.1g   14%

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, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.

Free sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles

PortionTotal sugarFree (added) sugarNaturally occurringFree sugar in teaspoons
Per portion51g51g0g12.8 tsp

Effectively all of the sugar in Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles counts as free sugar. There is no dairy or whole fruit in it to hold any of it back.

NHS daily free sugar limits: 30g for adults and children 11+, 24g age 7 to 10, 19g age 4 to 6. Sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit are excluded. Sugars in fruit juice count as free sugar.

UPF classification: is Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles ultra-processed?

NOVA 4: ultra-processed

Reading the published ingredient list, Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles contains emulsifiers, flavourings, glucose or glucose-fructose syrup, raising agents. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.

NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. A group 4 food is not automatically unhealthy, and a group 1 food is not automatically healthy.

Ingredients

Ingredients

WHEAT flour, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, concentrated butter ( MILK ), palm fat, sugar syrup, SOYA flour, rapeseed oil, salt, dextrin ( WHEAT ), emulsifiers: SOYA lecithin, E471; raising agent: E500, cinnamon, natural Bourbon vanilla, acid: citric acid. Dark chocolate (17%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier: SOYA lecithin, vanilla flavouring), soft brown sugar (sugar, cane molasses,

Allergens at a glance

Allergen information: Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles

Wheat / GlutenPresent
RyeNot present
BarleyNot present
OatsNot present
SpeltNot present
Tree NutsNot present
PeanutsNot present
SesameNot present
SoyaPresent
MilkPresent
EggsNot present
FishNot present
CrustaceansNot present
MolluscsNot present
CeleryNot present
MustardNot present
LupinNot present
Sulphur DioxideNot present

Starbucks prepares food where all 14 major allergens are present and equipment is shared, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles?+
Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles contains 787 kcal per portion, which is 39% of an adult's 2,000 kcal daily reference intake and 61% of the daily intake for a child aged 4 to 6.
How much sugar is in Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles?+
Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles contains 51g of total sugar per portion, of which 51g is free sugar, about 12.8 teaspoons. That is 170% of the NHS daily free sugar limit for an adult and 268% for a child aged 4 to 6.
How much salt is in Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles?+
Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles contains 1.3g of salt. Boone calculates that as 22% of an adult's 6g daily limit and 44% of the 3g limit for a child aged 4 to 6.
How much saturated fat is in Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles?+
Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles contains 21g of saturated fat, 105% of the 20g daily guideline for an adult woman and 70% of the 30g guideline for an adult man.
How much protein is in Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles?+
Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles contains 7.5g of protein, which Boone calculates as 15% of a 50g adult daily target.
Is Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles ultra-processed?+
Boone classifies Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles as NOVA group 4, based on the emulsifiers, flavourings, glucose or glucose-fructose syrup, raising agents named in its published ingredient list.
Is Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles suitable for children?+
Its 1.3g of salt is 44% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6, and its 21g of saturated fat is 131% of their daily guideline. That does not make it off limits, but it does use up a share of a young child's day in one item.
What allergens are in Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles?+
Starbucks Mini Caramel Waffles contains milk, soya, wheat / gluten. Starbucks prepares food in kitchens where all 14 major allergens are present, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free.