Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk): calories, sugar and caffeine

A Venti Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte made with soya drink contains 247 kcal, 11.6g of sugar (2.9 teaspoons) and 115mg of caffeine. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.

Size: Venti | Milk: Soya Drink | Allergens: None declared

Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and caffeine

Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk) contains 247 kcal, 7.3g of fat (1.3g saturated), 15g of carbohydrate (11.6g sugar), 28.4g of protein, 0.7g of salt and 115mg of caffeine.

Nutrition by serving: Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk)

Serving	Calories	Salt	Sugar	= teaspoons	Carbs	Protein	Caffeine
Per serving	247 kcal	0.7g	11.6g	2.9 tsp	15g	28.4g	115mg

Sugar in Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk)

Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk) contains 11.6g 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 Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk)

Serving	Adult (female) 30g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 30g	Age 7 to 10 24g	Age 4 to 6 19g
Per serving	11.6g 39%	11.6g 39%	11.6g 39%	11.6g 48%	11.6g 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. For guidance only.

Calories in Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk)

Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk) contains 247 kcal of calories per serving. Low calories

Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.

Calories by serving: Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk)

Serving	Adult (female) 2000 kcal	Adult (male) 2500 kcal	Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal	Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal	Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal
Per serving	247 kcal 12%	247 kcal 10%	247 kcal 13%	247 kcal 16%	247 kcal 19%

Saturated fat in Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk)

Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk) contains 1.3g of saturated fat per serving. Low 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 Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk)

Serving	Adult (female) 20g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 20g	Age 7 to 10 18g	Age 4 to 6 16g
Per serving	1.3g 6%	1.3g 4%	1.3g 6%	1.3g 7%	1.3g 8%

Salt in Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk)

Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk) contains 0.7g 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 Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk)

Serving	Adult (female) 6g	Adult (male) 6g	Age 11 to 17 6g	Age 7 to 10 5g	Age 4 to 6 3g
Per serving	0.7g 12%	0.7g 12%	0.7g 12%	0.7g 14%	0.7g 23%

Fibre in Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk)

Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk) contains 4.2g of fibre per serving. Low fibre

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

Fibre by serving: Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk)

Serving	Adult (female) 30g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 25g	Age 7 to 10 20g	Age 4 to 6 15g
Per serving	4.2g 14%	4.2g 14%	4.2g 17%	4.2g 21%	4.2g 28%

Free sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk)

Serving	Total sugar	Free (added) sugar	Naturally occurring	Free sugar in teaspoons
Per serving	11.6g	11.6g	0g	2.9 tsp

There is no dairy in this drink to hold any sugar back, so the whole figure counts against the daily free sugar limit.

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 Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk) ultra-processed?

NOVA 4: ultra-processed

Reading the published ingredient list, this build contains acidity regulators, flavourings, preservatives, 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

Soya drink hulled SOYA beans (8.7%), sugar, acidity regulators: potassium phosphates; calcium (calcium carbonate), sea salt, stabiliser: flavouring of apple, vitamins (B2, B12, D2)], vanilla protein cold foam [skimmed MILK , Whey protein concentrate ( MILK ), powder, stabiliser: xanthan gum, Water, natural flavourings, acidity regulator: citric acid; preservative: potassium sorbate; gum; sweeteners: sucralose, acesulfame k], sugar free vanilla flavour syrup [Water, natural flavourings, acidity regulator: citric potassium sorbate; stabiliser: xanthan gum; sweeteners: sucralose, acesulfame k], unsweetened matcha powder [Powdered

Allergens at a glance

Allergen information: Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk)

Wheat / Gluten	Not present
Rye	Not present
Barley	Not present
Oats	Not present
Spelt	Not present
Tree Nuts	Not present
Peanuts	Not present
Sesame	Not present
Soya	Not present
Milk	Not present
Eggs	Not present
Fish	Not present
Crustaceans	Not present
Molluscs	Not present
Celery	Not present
Mustard	Not present
Lupin	Not present
Sulphur Dioxide	Not 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 Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk)?+

Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk) contains 247 kcal, 12% of an adult's 2,000 kcal daily reference intake and 19% of the daily intake for a child aged 4 to 6.

How much sugar is in Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk)?+

Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk) contains 11.6g of sugar, about 2.9 teaspoons, all of which counts as free sugar. That is 39% of an adult's daily free sugar limit.

How much caffeine is in Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk)?+

Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk) contains 115mg of caffeine. The NHS advises adults stay under 400mg a day, and pregnant women under 200mg.

How much saturated fat is in Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk)?+

Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk) contains 1.3g of saturated fat, 6% of the 20g daily guideline for an adult woman and 4% of the 30g guideline for an adult man.

How much protein is in Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk)?+

Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk) contains 28.4g of protein, which Boone calculates as 57% of a 50g adult daily target.

Does the milk change the nutrition of a Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte?+

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 Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk) suitable for children?+

Its 11.6g of free sugar is 61% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6, and it contains 115mg of caffeine, which is not recommended for young children.

Is Starbucks Vanilla Protein Matcha Latte (Venti, Soya Milk) ultra-processed?+

Boone classifies this build as NOVA group 4, based on the acidity regulators, flavourings, preservatives, stabilisers named in its published ingredient list.