2026-11-13 · 4 min read
How Many Calories Are in a Latte?
Espresso has almost no calories, so a latte is really a cup of milk with coffee in it. Here is what that adds up to by size and milk, and what syrup and sugar put on top.
The Short Answer
Whole milk
~192 kcal
12 oz, two shots, about 10 fl oz milk.
Almond milk
~51 kcal
Same cup with unsweetened almond milk.
Latte Calories by Size and Milk
Unsweetened, using the same per-ounce figures as our coffee calorie calculator. Milk volumes are typical cafe pours after leaving room for foam.
| Size | Whole | 2% | Skim | Oat (barista) | Soy (unsweetened) | Almond (unsweetened) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 oz (small) 1 shot + 7 oz milk | 133 | 110 | 76 | 108 | 73 | 35 |
| 12 oz (medium) 2 shots + 10 oz milk | 192 | 159 | 110 | 156 | 106 | 51 |
| 16 oz (large) 2 shots + 14 oz milk | 266 | 220 | 152 | 216 | 146 | 69 |
| 20 oz (extra large) 3 shots + 17 oz milk | 325 | 269 | 186 | 264 | 179 | 86 |
What Syrup, Sugar and Whipped Cream Add
- Flavored syrup: about 20 calories per pump; a 16 oz vanilla latte with 4 pumps adds about 80, taking a whole-milk latte to about 346
- Sugar: about 16 calories per level teaspoon; two teaspoons add about 32
- Sauces and whipped cream: mocha sauce, caramel drizzle and whipped topping are the biggest jumps, often 100 calories or more combined; check the cafe's own nutrition sheet
Latte vs Other Espresso Drinks
Less milk means fewer calories. All figures below use whole milk and no sweetener.
| Drink | Approx. calories |
|---|---|
| Espresso, double shot (2 oz) | 6 |
| Black drip coffee (12 oz) | 3 |
| Cortado (2 shots + 2 oz whole milk) | 43 |
| Flat white (2 shots + 4 oz whole milk) | 80 |
| Cappuccino, 12 oz (2 shots + 6 oz whole milk) | 118 |
| Latte, 12 oz (2 shots + 10 oz whole milk) | 192 |
Want the drink ratios behind these? See the espresso drink ratio calculator.
How to Cut Latte Calories Without Losing Flavor
- Size down: a 12 oz instead of 16 oz saves about 74 calories with whole milk
- Order a flat white or cortado: same espresso, a fraction of the milk
- Pick a naturally sweet bean: coffees with chocolate, caramel or nutty notes taste sweet in milk, so you need less syrup
- Use half the pumps: most flavored lattes taste fine with two pumps instead of four
Naturally Sweet Coffees for Lighter Lattes
Top-rated in-stock medium and dark roasts with chocolate, caramel or nutty notes, one per roaster. For the full list, see Best Coffee for Lattes & Milk Drinks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in a latte?
A 12 oz latte with two espresso shots and about 10 fl oz of whole milk has roughly 192 calories. A 16 oz whole-milk latte is about 266. Almost all of it comes from the milk; the espresso adds only about 6.
Which milk makes the lowest-calorie latte?
Unsweetened almond milk: a 12 oz almond latte is about 51 calories. Unsweetened soy and skim are next at about 106 and 110. Oat milk lands near 2% at about 156, because barista oat milks contain added oil.
How many calories does a flavored latte add?
Each pump of flavored syrup adds about 20 calories, and a typical 16 oz flavored latte uses three or four pumps, so 60 to 80 calories on top of the milk. A teaspoon of sugar adds about 16.
Does a latte have more calories than a cappuccino?
Yes, at the same cup size. A cappuccino swaps some steamed milk for foam, so a 12 oz cappuccino has less liquid milk and about 118 calories with whole milk versus about 192 for a 12 oz latte.
Do extra espresso shots add calories?
Barely. A shot of espresso has about 3 calories. Adding a shot changes the caffeine far more than the calories.
Are these numbers exact?
No. They are rounded averages for common products, and cafes pour different amounts of milk. Check the carton label for plant milks, which vary by brand. Use the coffee calorie calculator to plug in your own cup.