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Espresso Macchiato Calories, Caffeine & Nutrition by Size and Milk

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

SingleDouble 7 milk options 44.5–89.1 mg caffeine 5–18 kcal

Nutrition Calculator

Espresso 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 6kcal
Sugar 0.3g
Carbs 0.7g
Fat 0.2g
Protein 0.4g
Caffeine 44.5mg

Showing: Single · Semi skimmed milk — 6 kcal

  • Lowest calorie milk: almond drink (5 kcal, Tall)
  • Caffeine increases at Venti size
  • More keto-compatible for this size
  • Whole milk is highest in saturated fat
% Daily Value Based on 2,000 kcal/day
Calories
6kcal 0%
Total Fat
0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat
0.1g 1%
Total Carbs
0.7g 0%
Sugar
0.3g 0%
Fibre
0.1g 0%
Protein
0.4g 1%
Salt
0.01g 0%

Calorie Breakdown

Espresso Macchiato Calories

The Espresso Macchiato ranges from 5 kcal (Single, almond drink) to 18 kcal (Double, whole milk). Choosing almond drink with a Tall size is the most calorie-conscious option available.

Lowest 5 kcal · Single, almond drink
Highest 18 kcal · Double, whole milk

How long to burn off 6 kcal

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

🚶 Walking
1 min
🚴 Cycling
1 min
🏃 Running
1 min
🏊 Swimming
1 min
🧘 Yoga
2 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 13 kcal.

Keto Suitability

Is the Espresso 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.

✓ More keto-compatible

Net carbs for this combination are 0.6g — within the 12g keto threshold.

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

Espresso Macchiato Caffeine & Metabolism

The Espresso 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.

Single 44.5 mg Low
Double 89.1 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: Single (44.5 mg)
Caffeine-sensitive? Even a Single contains 44.5 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
Single 6 kcal 0.3g 0.7g 0.2g 0.4g 44.5 mg
Double 15 kcal 0.9g 1.7g 0.4g 1g 89.1 mg

Going from Single to Double adds 9 kcal and 0.6g 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 6 kcal 0.3g 0.2g 0.1g 0.4g 0.7g
Whole milk 7 kcal 0.3g 0.3g 0.1g 0.4g 0.7g
Skimmed milk 6 kcal 0.3g 0.1g 0g 0.4g 0.7g
Almond drink 5 kcal 0.2g 0.1g 0g 0.2g 0.6g
Soya drink 6 kcal 0.2g 0.2g 0g 0.4g 0.6g
Oat drink 7 kcal 0.2g 0.2g 0g 0.2g 0.8g
Coconut drink 6 kcal 0.2g 0.2g 0.1g 0.3g 0.6g

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

Espresso Macchiato — Common Questions

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

The Espresso Macchiato ranges from 5 kcal (Single, almond drink) to 18 kcal (Double, whole milk). A Single contains 6 kcal.

The lowest-calorie option is the Single with almond drink at 5 kcal. Choosing a smaller size and a plant-based milk significantly reduces total calories.

A Single contains 44.5 mg, Double 89.1 mg, and Double 89.1 mg of caffeine. This is classified as low caffeine.

The Single has 0.6g net carbs — within the typical 12g keto threshold, making it one of the more keto-compatible options. Almond drink reduces net carbs the most among milk options.