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Caramel Macchiato Calories, Caffeine & Nutrition by Size and Milk

Find Caramel Macchiato calories, sugar, fat, and caffeine by size and milk option. Compare Tall, Grande, and Venti to make the best choice for your goals.

TallGrandeVenti 7 milk options 89.1–133.6 mg caffeine 114–333 kcal

Nutrition Calculator

Caramel Macchiato Calories by Size and Milk Option

Select your drink, size, and milk option to view calories, sugar, fat, carbs, protein, and caffeine. Changing drink navigates to that drink's page; size and milk updates the values below.

Calories 167kcal
Sugar 21g
Carbs 22.2g
Fat 4.9g
Protein 8.5g
Caffeine 89.1mg

Showing: Tall · Semi skimmed milk — 167 kcal

  • Lowest calorie milk: almond drink (114 kcal, Tall)
  • Caffeine increases at Venti size
  • Not ideal for keto
  • Whole milk is highest in saturated fat
% Daily Value Based on 2,000 kcal/day
Calories
167kcal 8%
Total Fat
4.9g 6%
Saturated Fat
3.1g 16%
Total Carbs
22.2g 8%
Sugar
21g 23%
Fibre
0.3g 1%
Protein
8.5g 17%
Salt
0.27g 5%

Calorie Breakdown

Caramel Macchiato Calories

The Caramel Macchiato ranges from 114 kcal (Tall, almond drink) to 333 kcal (Venti, whole milk). Choosing almond drink with a Tall size is the most calorie-conscious option available.

Lowest 114 kcal · Tall, almond drink
Highest 333 kcal · Venti, whole milk

How long to burn off 167 kcal

Based on a 70 kg adult. Updates with your selection above.

🚶 Walking
37 min
🚴 Cycling
21 min
🏃 Running
15 min
🏊 Swimming
19 min
🧘 Yoga
56 min

💡 To cut calories, choose almond drink or skimmed milk and go for a Tall. Switching from whole milk to almond drink on a Venti saves up to 219 kcal.

Keto Suitability

Is the Caramel Macchiato Keto-Friendly?

Net carbs (carbohydrates minus fibre) at or below 12g is considered more keto-compatible. Values update as you change size and milk option above.

✕ Not keto-friendly

Net carbs for this combination are 21.9g — above the 12g keto threshold. Syrups and milk contribute significant carbohydrates.

To reduce carbs:

  • Choose almond drink — lowest net carbs among milk options
  • Opt for Tall size to minimise total carb intake
  • Ask for fewer syrup pumps to reduce sugar
  • Consider black coffee or espresso-based drinks for strict keto

Caffeine Content

Caramel Macchiato Caffeine & Metabolism

The Caramel Macchiato contains caffeine from its base ingredients. Caffeine has a half-life of around 5–6 hours in most adults — meaning half the caffeine is still active several hours after drinking.

Tall 89.1 mg Moderate
Grande 89.1 mg Moderate
Venti 133.6 mg Moderate

Caffeine metabolism & recommended drink time

Enter the time you plan to drink this. The chart shows how much caffeine remains in your system over the next 8 hours. Residual caffeine after 10 pm is linked to disrupted sleep quality.

Using: Tall (89.1 mg)
Caffeine-sensitive? Even a Tall contains 89.1 mg — comparable to a standard espresso shot (~63 mg). If you're sensitive to caffeine, consider a cut-off of 1–2 pm to avoid sleep disruption. Pregnant individuals are advised to keep total caffeine below 200 mg/day.

Size Comparison

How Calories and Caffeine Change by Size

As cup size increases, so do calories, sugar, and caffeine. Reference: semi skimmed milk.

SizeCaloriesSugar CarbsFatProteinCaffeine
Tall 167 kcal 21g 22.2g 4.9g 8.5g 89.1 mg
Grande 214 kcal 27.6g 28.9g 6g 10.9g 89.1 mg
Venti 272 kcal 35.2g 37g 7.5g 14g 133.6 mg

Going from Tall to Venti adds 105 kcal and 14.2g sugar. Caffeine also increases at the largest size.

Milk Option Comparison

How Milk Choice Changes the Nutrition

Side-by-side comparison at Grande size across all milk options. Green = lowest calories, red = highest calories.

Milk OptionCaloriesSugar FatSat FatProteinCarbs
Semi skimmed milk 214 kcal 27.6g 6g 3.8g 10.9g 28.9g
Whole milk 261 kcal 27.3g 11.7g 7.4g 10.6g 28.6g
Skimmed milk 178 kcal 27.9g 1.9g 1g 10.9g 29.2g
Almond drink 145 kcal 21g 4.5g 0.9g 1.9g 22.3g
Soya drink 193 kcal 20.9g 6.5g 1.4g 10g 22.5g
Oat drink 240 kcal 23.2g 9.6g 1.4g 2.8g 34.3g
Coconut drink 202 kcal 24.1g 8.4g 7.4g 3.4g 25.4g

Almond drink is lowest in calories; whole milk is highest in saturated fat. Soya drink offers the best protein among plant-based options. Oat drink provides the most dietary fibre.

FAQ

Caramel Macchiato — Common Questions

The most relevant questions about calories, caffeine, keto suitability, and milk options for this drink.

The Caramel Macchiato ranges from 114 kcal (Tall, almond drink) to 333 kcal (Venti, whole milk). A Tall contains 167 kcal.

The lowest-calorie option is the Tall with almond drink at 114 kcal. Choosing a smaller size and a plant-based milk significantly reduces total calories.

A Tall contains 89.1 mg, Grande 89.1 mg, and Venti 133.6 mg of caffeine. This is classified as moderate caffeine.

Most combinations exceed 12g net carbs, making this drink not ideal for strict keto. Almond drink reduces net carbs the most among milk options.