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Caffeinated iced milk-based latte with taro and matcha, typically lightly sweetened
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Iced taro matcha latte (350 g) has 273 calories. That works out to 78 calories per 100 g. It contains 41.3 g of carbs, 7.4 g of protein, 9.1 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 63 µg of Vitamin K covers 53% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 350 g
273
KCAL / 350G
Carbs
41.3g
· 15% DV
Protein
7.4g
· 15% DV
Fat
9.1g
· 12% DV
Fiber
2.4g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 11% · Fat 29%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 273 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.1 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43 g | 27% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 147 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 41.3 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 350 g | 273 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 250 g | 195 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 250 g | 195 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 300 g | 234 kcal |
| 12 ounce (medium) | 340 g | 265 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 450 g | 351 kcal |
| 16 ounce (large) | 454 g | 354 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 500 g | 390 kcal |
Calculated from 78 calories per 100 g.
An iced taro matcha latte is usually made with milk, matcha, taro puree or taro-flavoured powder, ice, and sometimes a sweetener. Powdered taro mixes can already contain sugar, so the ingredients vary between recipes and cafés.
An iced taro matcha latte combines taro’s mild, creamy sweetness with matcha’s grassy, slightly bitter taste. Milk softens the matcha, while the taro mix or added syrup determines how sweet the finished drink is.
Yes. The matcha gives an iced taro matcha latte caffeine, and the amount depends on how much matcha is used. Taro itself does not provide the caffeine, so adding more taro does not make the drink more stimulating.
Often, yes, because taro powder or syrup can add sweetness as well as flavour. Recipes differ, though; you can ask for less syrup or no extra sweetener if you prefer the matcha’s more earthy taste.
Whisk matcha with a little warm water until smooth, then mix taro puree or taro powder into milk. Pour the taro milk over ice and add the matcha. Stir before drinking, or pour slowly to keep the layers visible.
The purple taro mixture and green matcha can stay separate when poured gently because they mix gradually in the milk. Add the matcha slowly over the iced taro milk for a layered look, then stir the drink before sipping.
Yes. Cook taro root until tender, mash or blend it into a smooth puree, and mix it with milk before adding matcha. Do not use raw taro; it needs to be cooked before eating.
Yes. Use unsweetened milk and plain cooked taro puree, and leave out syrup or other sweeteners. Many ready-made taro powders are already sweetened, so a puree gives you more control over the drink’s sweetness.
You can mix one ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator, but it is best freshly made. The matcha may settle and the ice will melt, so store it without ice if possible and stir it before drinking.
Not necessarily. Its caffeine comes from the matcha, and whether it has more or less caffeine than a coffee depends on the matcha and coffee portions used. If you are limiting caffeine, ask how much matcha goes into the drink.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
63µg · 53% DV
B12
1.12µg · 47% DV
B2
0.39mg · 30% DV
B5
0.98mg · 20% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.84mg · 37% DV
Phosphorus
238mg · 34% DV
Calcium
301mg · 30% DV
Copper
0.18mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
462mg · 14% DV
Sodium
147mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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An iced taro matcha latte brings together milk, matcha powder and taro, often added as a purée or a sweetened taro blend. Matcha is finely ground Japanese green tea, while taro is a starchy root used widely in East and Southeast Asian cooking and drinks. The combination is a modern café-style latte rather than a traditional preparation from one place.
Taro lends a mellow, sweet, sometimes vanilla-like note; matcha adds a grassy flavour and gentle bitterness, softened by the creamy milk. It is served chilled, often as an afternoon café drink or alongside a small pastry. The drink is lightly sweetened in many versions, but you can ask for less syrup or use an unsweetened milk to keep it lighter. It contains caffeine from the matcha, so consider that if you are choosing a drink late in the day.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.43g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.53g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.8:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.