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Starbucks Mocha (Tall, Coconut Milk), hot mocha topped with whipped cream in a glass mug, nutrition and calories

Starbucks Mocha (Tall, Coconut Milk) nutrition

Hot drink, 287mlUltra-processed (NOVA 4)2 allergensNPM Score (2018): 8, higher is less healthy

Figures from Starbucks UK Nutrition & Allergen Guide, Autumn 2026 , collected by Boone

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Who is eating
201kcal10% of the day
Where the calories come from
10%45%42%
ProteinCarbsFat
!Free sugar is the one to watch: 69% of her daily limit in one hot drink.
CaloriesEnergy201 kcal10%
Reference 2,000 kcal
Free sugarHigh20.7g69%
Limit 30g (NHS)
Saturated fatWithin limit5.9g30%
Limit 20g
SaltWithin limit0.2g3%
Limit 6g (NHS)
FibreTargetNot published
Target 30g
ProteinTarget5.1g10%
Reference 50g

Mocha (Tall, Coconut Milk), as published. Calorie split calculated by Boone. How

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What it means for you

The Mocha (Tall, Coconut Milk) as published, seen four ways.

Adult

1 of 3 limits is over 30% in one hot drink, the UK front-of-pack mark for high.

10%of 2,000 kcal (201 kcal)
30%saturated fat: 5.9g of 20g
3%salt: 0.2g of 6g
High69%free sugar: 20.7g of 30g

Free sugar is the biggest issue: 20.7g is 69% of an adult’s daily 30g in one hot drink.

Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Tall)Lower free sugarVanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Tall) →0g free sugar (0%), 171 kcal

Allergens

2 contain0 may contain16 not present
SoyaContains
MilkContains
WheatNot present
RyeNot present
BarleyNot present
OatsNot present
SpeltNot present
Tree nutsNot present
PeanutsNot present
SesameNot present
EggsNot present
FishNot present
CrustaceansNot present
MolluscsNot present
CeleryNot present
MustardNot present
LupinNot present
Sulphur dioxide and sulphitesNot present

Sugar: free vs total

Estimated from the ingredient listHow
Total sugar20.7gPublished by Starbucks
Free sugar20.7gEstimated by Boone. 5.2 teaspoons

    Natural sugars in milk, fruit and veg don’t count. NHS →

    20.7g as a share of the NHS daily maximum
    Adults and age 11+ 30g a day69%
    Age 7 to 10 24g a day86%
    Age 4 to 6 19g a day109%

    Nutrient density: what you get per 100 kcal

    For smaller portions: the most nutrition per calorie, against all 1059 Starbucks items.

    Calculated by BooneHow
    More protein per calorie than 59% of the menu. Starbucks does not publish fibre for this item.
    Protein2.5g per 100 kcal
    This item
    2.5g    Menu average
    3.3g    Best: Iced Caramel Protein Americano (Tall)
    16.6g

    More protein per calorie than 59% of the 1059 items on the menu.

    Vitamins and minerals

    Starbucks does not publish vitamins or minerals for this item, so Boone does not estimate them.

    Nutrient profile score

    Calculated by BooneHow2018 guidance on GOV.UK →
    89 negative points
    − 1 positive points

    The 2018 model indicates this hot drink is less healthy: it scores 8, above the line of 1.

    ← HealthierLess healthy →
    8-20 best possible1 and above: less healthy40 worst possible

    Higher is less healthy; 1 or more would be classed as less healthy under this model. How the score works →

    Joint #538 of 1059 on the menu for this score (lower is better).

    UK Nutrient Profiling Model 2018 →
    Per 100ml of this 287ml hot drink. Portion size is not counted.
    Score breakdown: +9 negative, −1 positive+
    Negative points+9
    Energy 293 kJ per 100g0 of 10
    Converted from 201 kcal at 4.184 kJ per kcal
    Saturated fat 2.1g per 100g+2 of 10
    Free sugars 7.2g per 100g+7 of 10
    Estimated by Boone from the ingredient list
    Salt 0.07g per 100g0 of 10
    Positive points−1
    Fibre not published per 100g0 of 10
    Not published, counted as 0
    Fruit, veg, nuts and seeds counted as 0 per 100g0 of 5
    Starbucks does not publish component weights, so Boone counts 0
    Protein 1.8g per 100g−1 of 5
    Final score: 9 − 18

    What is in it

    23 ingredients across 4 parts; 8 are additives or processed (orange).

    15 basic, 8 orange
    Coconut drink10 ingredients, 3 orange
    watercoconut milk (5.7%) (water, coconut cream (2.6%))hulled soya beans (2.9%)sugarfructoseacidity regulator (potassium phosphates)calcium (calcium carbonate)sea saltflavouringstabiliser (gellan gum)
    mocha sauce5 ingredients, 0 orange
    watersugarcocoa powderfat-reduced cocoa powdervanilla extract
    espresso roast (as consumed) [whole bean roasted coffee]1 ingredient, 0 orange
    single ingredient
    reduced fat whipped cream7 ingredients, 5 orange
    cream 34% (milk)sugar (6%)propellant gas: nitrous oxidepropellant gas: nitrogenemulsifier (mono and di glycerides of fatty acids)natural vanilla flavouringstabiliser (carrageenan)

    How processed is it?

    NOVA group 4
    1 Unprocessed
    2 Ingredients
    3 Processed
    4 Ultra-processed

    Group 4 because of the additives or industrial ingredients listed above. How NOVA works →

    5 types of additive+

    Against the other hot drinks

    Classic Hot Chocolate (Tall, Almond Milk)Classic Hot Chocolate (Tall, Almond Milk) 3.4g protein, 0.2g salt198Cappuccino (Venti, Oat Milk)Cappuccino (Venti, Oat Milk) 3.2g protein, 0.4g salt198Matcha Green Tea Latte (Venti, Coconut Milk)Matcha Green Tea Latte (Venti, Coconut Milk) 5.4g protein, 0.2g salt200Chai Tea Latte (Grande, Oat Milk)Chai Tea Latte (Grande, Oat Milk) 1.7g protein, 0.3g salt200Mocha (Tall, Coconut Milk)Mocha (Tall, Coconut Milk) 5.1g protein, 0.2g salt201Caramel Macchiato (Grande, Coconut Milk)Caramel Macchiato (Grande, Coconut Milk) 3.4g protein, 0.2g salt202Maple Pecan Macchiato (Venti, Almond Milk)Maple Pecan Macchiato (Venti, Almond Milk) 2.4g protein, 0.3g salt204Caffe Latte (Venti)Caffe Latte (Venti) 14.7g protein, 0.4g salt204
    Highest protein →See the rankingLowest calorie →See the rankingHighest salt →See the rankingHealthiest (NPM Score 2018) →See the ranking

    Quick answers

    How many calories are in a Starbucks Mocha (Tall, Coconut Milk)?+

    201 kcal as published. 201 kcal is 10% of a 2,000 kcal adult reference intake.

    Is a Starbucks Mocha (Tall, Coconut Milk) suitable for children?+

    For a child aged 4 to 6 it is 7% of the day’s 3g salt limit and 109% of the 19g free sugar limit in one item. A Espresso Macchiato (Double, Coconut Milk) has 0g of salt, 0% of that salt limit.

    How much sugar is in a Starbucks Mocha (Tall, Coconut Milk)?+

    20.7g of total sugar as published. Boone estimates 20.7g of it is free sugar: 5.2 teaspoons and 69% of an adult’s 30g daily maximum.

    How much protein is in a Starbucks Mocha (Tall, Coconut Milk)?+

    5.1g, 2.5g per 100 kcal. It ranks #387 of 1059 items on the menu for protein. The Iced Caramel Protein Americano (Tall) gives the most protein for the calories, 16.6g per 100 kcal.

    What is the nutrient profile score of a Starbucks Mocha (Tall, Coconut Milk)?+

    8 on the UK Nutrient Profiling Model 2018, calculated by Boone per 100g. Scores run from -20 to 40, and the higher the score, the less healthy the model rates the food. Foods scoring 1 or more would be classed as less healthy under this model.

    Is a Starbucks Mocha (Tall, Coconut Milk) ultra-processed?+

    Yes, NOVA group 4. The ingredient list includes emulsifiers, acidity regulators, flavourings and stabilisers and thickeners.

    Which allergens are in a Starbucks Mocha (Tall, Coconut Milk)?+

    As published, soya and milk.

    Where the figures come from

    Source. Starbucks UK Nutrition & Allergen Guide, Autumn 2026 , per item as sold.

    Collected. Copied by Boone from Starbucks’s published figures. Data checks are led by Murray Dare.

    Calculated by Boone. Labelled where it appears.

    Limits. NHS free sugar and salt limits by age; UK reference intakes for adults.

    Full methodology →UK Nutrient Profiling Model 2018 →NOVA food processing →
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