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Iced Caramel Macchiato Calories, Caffeine & Nutrition by Size and Milk

Find Iced 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 106–264 kcal

Nutrition Calculator

Iced 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 146kcal
Sugar 19.1g
Carbs 20.4g
Fat 4.2g
Protein 6.6g
Caffeine 89.1mg

Showing: Tall · Semi skimmed milk — 146 kcal

  • Lowest calorie milk: almond drink (106 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
146kcal 7%
Total Fat
4.2g 5%
Saturated Fat
2.6g 13%
Total Carbs
20.4g 7%
Sugar
19.1g 21%
Fibre
0.3g 1%
Protein
6.6g 13%
Salt
0.22g 4%

Calorie Breakdown

Iced Caramel Macchiato Calories

The Iced Caramel Macchiato ranges from 106 kcal (Tall, almond drink) to 264 kcal (Venti, whole milk). Choosing almond drink with a Tall size is the most calorie-conscious option available.

Lowest 106 kcal · Tall, almond drink
Highest 264 kcal · Venti, whole milk

How long to burn off 146 kcal

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

🚶 Walking
32 min
🚴 Cycling
18 min
🏃 Running
13 min
🏊 Swimming
16 min
🧘 Yoga
49 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 158 kcal.

Keto Suitability

Is the Iced 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 20.1g — 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

Iced Caramel Macchiato Caffeine & Metabolism

The Iced 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 146 kcal 19.1g 20.4g 4.2g 6.6g 89.1 mg
Grande 201 kcal 26.6g 27.9g 5.6g 9.6g 89.1 mg
Venti 221 kcal 30.4g 32.2g 5.8g 10g 133.6 mg

Going from Tall to Venti adds 75 kcal and 11.3g 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 201 kcal 26.6g 5.6g 3.6g 9.6g 27.9g
Whole milk 242 kcal 26.3g 10.5g 6.6g 9.3g 27.7g
Skimmed milk 170 kcal 26.9g 2g 1g 9.6g 28.2g
Almond drink 141 kcal 20.8g 4.2g 1g 1.8g 22.1g
Soya drink 183 kcal 20.7g 6g 1.5g 8.8g 22.4g
Oat drink 224 kcal 22.7g 8.7g 1.5g 2.5g 32.6g
Coconut drink 190 kcal 23.5g 7.7g 6.7g 3.1g 24.8g

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

Iced Caramel Macchiato — Common Questions

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

The Iced Caramel Macchiato ranges from 106 kcal (Tall, almond drink) to 264 kcal (Venti, whole milk). A Tall contains 146 kcal.

The lowest-calorie option is the Tall with almond drink at 106 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.