Calories in Coffee Drinks: Latte, Cappuccino, Mocha and More
Black coffee has about 2 kcal; a 16 oz latte with 2% milk about 190. Compare calories in popular coffee drinks, milks, syrups and creamers.
By Ayoub Farid · · 2 min read
Quick answer: black coffee and espresso have almost no calories (about 2–5 kcal). Milk, sugar, syrups and whipped cream are what turn a coffee into a 300–500 kcal drink.
Coffee drink calories (16 oz / grande, 2% milk unless noted)
| Drink | Approx. calories |
|---|---|
| Brewed coffee, black | ~5 |
| Americano | ~15 |
| Espresso, double shot | ~5–10 |
| Cappuccino | ~130–140 |
| Flat white (12 oz) | ~170 |
| Latte | ~190 |
| Oat milk latte | ~190–250 |
| Vanilla latte (with syrup) | ~250 |
| Caramel macchiato | ~250 |
| Mocha with whipped cream | ~370 |
| Iced coffee with milk and syrup | ~120–200 |
| Frappé / blended coffee | ~300–450+ |
Values vary by café and recipe; chains publish exact numbers.
Add-ins
| Add-in | Calories |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp sugar | ~16 |
| 1 pump flavored syrup | ~20–25 |
| 1 tbsp half-and-half | ~20 |
| 1 tbsp flavored creamer | ~35 |
| 2 tbsp whole milk | ~18 |
| Whipped cream | ~70–120 |
Milk choices (per cup / 240 ml)
| Milk | Calories |
|---|---|
| Skim | ~85 |
| 2% | ~120 |
| Whole | ~150 |
| Unsweetened almond | ~30–40 |
| Oat (barista) | ~120–140 |
| Soy, unsweetened | ~80–100 |
Cutting coffee calories without hating your coffee
- Go from a grande to a tall (12 oz).
- Ask for one or two syrup pumps instead of the default.
- Swap to skim or unsweetened almond milk.
- Skip whipped cream.
Protein coffee
Mixing coffee with protein shakes ("proffee") is a trend for a reason. See protein coffee.
Your coffee order, two ways
| Order | Approx. calories |
|---|---|
| Large mocha with whole milk and whipped cream | ~450–550 |
| Large Americano with a splash of milk | ~30–40 |
| Medium latte with skim milk, 1 pump vanilla | ~150 |
A daily 400 kcal coffee drink adds up to about 2,800 kcal a week, which is most of a pound of fat by the old rule of thumb. Changing the coffee order is one of the easiest calorie cuts.
Track it
Drinks look alike in photos but differ hugely in calories, so name the drink and milk in Nutora or edit the value. Related: calories in beer and wine, calorie counting mistakes.
Frequently asked questions
Does black coffee break a fast?
With about 2–5 kcal per cup, black coffee is generally considered fine during intermittent fasting.
How many calories are in a latte?
About 190 calories for a 16 oz latte with 2% milk; more with whole milk or syrup.
Is a cappuccino lower in calories than a latte?
Yes, because it has more foam and less milk.
How many calories does sugar add to coffee?
About 16 calories per teaspoon.
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