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Espresso drink with lactose-free milk, vanilla syrup, and caramel drizzle
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Lactose-Free (355 g) has 224 calories. That works out to 63 calories per 100 g. It contains 35.9 g of carbs, 8.5 g of protein, 5.3 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 1.3 µg of B12 covers 56% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 43 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 355 g
224
KCAL / 355G
Carbs
35.9g
· 13% DV
Protein
8.5g
· 17% DV
Fat
5.3g
· 7% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 64% · Protein 15% · Fat 21%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 224 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.3 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.2 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 149 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 35.9 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% |
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) | 355 g | 224 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 180 g | 113 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 240 g | 151 kcal |
| 8 ounce (small) | 240 g | 151 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 473 g | 298 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 591 g | 372 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 710 g | 447 kcal |
Calculated from 63 calories per 100 g.
Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Lactose-Free is made with espresso, lactose-free milk, vanilla syrup and caramel drizzle. It is typically served in layers, with espresso poured over the milk and caramel added on top.
Yes. Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Lactose-Free contains espresso, so it has caffeine. The amount varies with the drink size and number of espresso shots; ask whether decaf espresso is available if you want less caffeine.
No. Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Lactose-Free contains lactose-free cow’s milk, so it is still a dairy drink. Lactose-free milk may suit people avoiding lactose, but it is not suitable for someone with a milk allergy.
Usually, yes: the drink is made with lactose-free milk rather than regular milk. It still contains milk proteins, however, so it is not appropriate for a milk allergy; preparation practices may also vary between locations.
Yes, Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Lactose-Free can be prepared iced where the iced version is available. Ask for it iced and confirm that lactose-free milk will be used, since menu options can differ by location.
Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Lactose-Free includes vanilla syrup and caramel drizzle and is usually served layered. A latte is generally espresso combined with steamed milk, without the macchiato’s characteristic vanilla-and-caramel combination.
Ask for fewer pumps of vanilla syrup, less caramel drizzle, or both. These customizations reduce the drink’s added sweet flavor, though the exact result depends on how your location prepares the order.
You do not have to stir it. Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Lactose-Free is served layered, so the espresso and caramel can taste stronger in early sips; stirring blends the flavors more evenly throughout the cup.
It can taste slightly sweeter. Lactose-free milk has its lactose broken down into simpler sugars, which can make it seem sweeter than regular milk even though the drink’s espresso, vanilla and caramel remain the main flavors.
It may interfere with sleep because Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Lactose-Free contains caffeine from espresso. If caffeine affects you, choose it earlier in the day or ask whether the drink can be made with decaf espresso.
Vitamins
B12
1.35µg · 56% DV
B2
0.43mg · 33% DV
B5
0.99mg · 20% DV
Biotin
4.26µg · 14% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
256mg · 37% DV
Calcium
327mg · 33% DV
Iodine
28µg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
515mg · 15% DV
Sodium
149mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Starbucks’ lactose-free Caramel Macchiato is an espresso drink made with lactose-free milk, vanilla syrup and a caramel drizzle. In Starbucks’ version, espresso is poured over the milk base, creating a layered drink that can be ordered hot or iced.
Its vanilla sweetness and buttery caramel sit alongside the espresso’s roasted bitterness, while the milk makes the texture smooth and creamy. It works as a café treat or an afternoon coffee, whether you are used to ordering it with breakfast or as a sweet pick-me-up. The syrup and drizzle make carbohydrates a notable part of its nutritional profile; it provides 63 kcal per 100 g. For a less-sweet cup, ask for fewer pumps of syrup or a lighter caramel drizzle.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.42g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.6:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.