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Starbucks Mocha (Grande): calories, sugar and caffeine

A Grande Mocha made with semi-skimmed milk contains 281 kcal, 30.1g of sugar (4.0 teaspoons) and 113.4mg of caffeine. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.

Size: Grande | Milk: Semi-Skimmed Milk | Allergens: Milk

Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and caffeine

Starbucks Mocha (Grande) contains 281 kcal, 11.2g of fat (7.5g saturated), 32.2g of carbohydrate (30.1g sugar), 10.9g of protein, 0.3g of salt and 113.4mg of caffeine.

Nutrition by serving: Starbucks Mocha (Grande)

ServingCaloriesSaltSugar= teaspoonsCarbsProteinCaffeine
Per serving281 kcal0.3g30.1g4.0 tsp32.2g10.9g113.4mg

Sugar in Starbucks Mocha (Grande)

Starbucks Mocha (Grande) contains 15.9g of free sugar per serving. Moderate 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 Mocha (Grande)

ServingAdult (female)   30gAdult (male)   30gAge 11 to 17   30gAge 7 to 10   24gAge 4 to 6   19g
Per serving15.9g   53%15.9g   53%15.9g   53%15.9g   66%15.9g   84%

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 Mocha (Grande)

Starbucks Mocha (Grande) contains 281 kcal of calories per serving. Low calories

Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.

Calories by serving: Starbucks Mocha (Grande)

ServingAdult (female)   2000 kcalAdult (male)   2500 kcalAge 11 to 17   1936 kcalAge 7 to 10   1553 kcalAge 4 to 6   1291 kcal
Per serving281 kcal   14%281 kcal   11%281 kcal   15%281 kcal   18%281 kcal   22%

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 Mocha (Grande)

Starbucks Mocha (Grande) contains 7.5g of saturated fat per serving. Moderate 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 Mocha (Grande)

ServingAdult (female)   20gAdult (male)   30gAge 11 to 17   20gAge 7 to 10   18gAge 4 to 6   16g
Per serving7.5g   38%7.5g   25%7.5g   38%7.5g   42%7.5g   47%

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 Mocha (Grande)

Starbucks Mocha (Grande) contains 0.3g 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 Mocha (Grande)

ServingAdult (female)   6gAdult (male)   6gAge 11 to 17   6gAge 7 to 10   5gAge 4 to 6   3g
Per serving0.3g   4%0.3g   4%0.3g   4%0.3g   5%0.3g   9%

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 Mocha (Grande)

Starbucks Mocha (Grande) contains 3.9g of fibre per serving. Low fibre

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

Fibre by serving: Starbucks Mocha (Grande)

ServingAdult (female)   30gAdult (male)   30gAge 11 to 17   25gAge 7 to 10   20gAge 4 to 6   15g
Per serving3.9g   13%3.9g   13%3.9g   16%3.9g   20%3.9g   26%

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 Mocha (Grande)

ServingTotal sugarFree (added) sugarNaturally occurringFree sugar in teaspoons
Per serving30.1g15.9g14.2g4.0 tsp

Made with semi-skimmed milk, about 14.2g of the sugar in this drink is lactose, which occurs naturally in milk and does not count towards NHS free sugar limits. That leaves 15.9g of free sugar.

Boone derives the lactose figure from the milk protein in each build, at 1.3g of lactose per gram of milk protein, a ratio taken from Starbucks' own unsweetened milk drinks where all of the sugar is lactose.

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 Mocha (Grande) ultra-processed?

NOVA 4: ultra-processed

Reading the published ingredient list, this build contains carrageenan, emulsifiers, flavourings, propellant gases, stabilisers.

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

Semi-skimmed milk MILK milk [Semi-skimmed ], mocha sauce [water, sugar, cocoa powder, fat-reduced cocoa powder, vanilla extract], espresso MILK [whole bean roasted coffee], reduced fat whipped cream [cream 34% ( ), sugar (6%), , propellant gas: nitrous oxide, nitrogen, emulsifier: mono and di glycerides of fatty acids, natural vanilla flavouring, stabiliser: carrageenan.]

Allergens at a glance

Allergen information: Starbucks Mocha (Grande)

Wheat / GlutenNot present
RyeNot present
BarleyNot present
OatsNot present
SpeltNot present
Tree NutsNot present
PeanutsNot present
SesameNot present
SoyaNot present
MilkPresent
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 Mocha (Grande)?+
Starbucks Mocha (Grande) contains 281 kcal, 14% of an adult's 2,000 kcal daily reference intake and 22% of the daily intake for a child aged 4 to 6.
How much sugar is in Starbucks Mocha (Grande)?+
Starbucks Mocha (Grande) contains 30.1g of total sugar, of which about 14.2g is lactose from the semi-skimmed milk and 15.9g is free sugar, roughly 4.0 teaspoons. Boone measures the free sugar against NHS limits: 53% of an adult's daily allowance and 84% for a child aged 4 to 6.
How much caffeine is in Starbucks Mocha (Grande)?+
Starbucks Mocha (Grande) contains 113.4mg of caffeine. The NHS advises adults stay under 400mg a day, and pregnant women under 200mg.
How much saturated fat is in Starbucks Mocha (Grande)?+
Starbucks Mocha (Grande) contains 7.5g of saturated fat, 38% of the 20g daily guideline for an adult woman and 25% of the 30g guideline for an adult man.
How much protein is in Starbucks Mocha (Grande)?+
Starbucks Mocha (Grande) contains 10.9g of protein, which Boone calculates as 22% of a 50g adult daily target.
Does the milk change the nutrition of a Mocha?+
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 Mocha (Grande) suitable for children?+
Its 15.9g of free sugar is 84% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6, and it contains 113.4mg of caffeine, which is not recommended for young children.
Is Starbucks Mocha (Grande) ultra-processed?+
Boone classifies this build as NOVA group 4, based on the carrageenan, emulsifiers, flavourings, propellant gases, stabilisers named in its published ingredient list.