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Espresso-based creamy coffee drink with lactose-free milk
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Starbucks Flat White (Lactose-Free Milk) (240 g) has 106 calories. That works out to 44 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.8 g of carbs, 6 g of protein, 3.4 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 1 µg of B12 covers 40% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Starbucks Flat White with lactose-free milk combines espresso with steamed lactose-free milk. The flat white is associated with coffee culture in Australia and New Zealand, and is known for a fine, velvety layer of milk rather than a thick cap of foam. It is usually served hot, with the espresso flavour coming through more clearly than in a milkier latte. You can enjoy it as a café stop or alongside breakfast; a plain biscuit or a small pastry makes an easy pairing.
The milk gives the drink a creamy texture, while espresso remains its defining note. It provides 44 kcal per 100 g. For a lighter order, choose a smaller size and skip added syrup, keeping the balance of coffee and milk uncomplicated.
Selected: 100 g
44
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
4.5g
· 2% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
1.4g
· 2% 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 44% · Protein 25% · Fat 31%
Vitamins
B12
0.4µg · 17% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
B5
0.4mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
75mg · 11% DV
Calcium
95mg · 10% DV
Iodine
12µg · 8% DV
Selenium
2µg · 4% DV
Medium
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 44 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
— Not 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
0.9g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
A Starbucks Flat White with lactose-free milk is an espresso drink topped with steamed lactose-free milk and a thin layer of microfoam. It has a creamy texture, while the espresso remains more prominent than it typically is in a latte.
No. Lactose-free milk is still cow’s milk; its lactose has been broken down, but its milk proteins remain. The drink may suit some people who avoid lactose, but it is not suitable for someone with a milk allergy.
It can taste slightly sweeter than the version made with regular milk. Lactose-free milk has its lactose broken down into simpler sugars, which can make its sweetness more noticeable even when no flavored syrup has been added.
A Starbucks Flat White with lactose-free milk contains caffeine because it is made with espresso. The amount can vary with cup size and the local recipe, so check Starbucks’ current nutrition information for your country for an exact figure.
Not necessarily. The drink gets naturally occurring sugars from its milk, but that does not mean sugar or syrup has been added. Flavored syrups and other customizations can add sugar, so the ingredients depend on how you order it.
A Flat White is generally made with a thinner layer of microfoam and has a more pronounced espresso character than a latte. Starbucks recipes and cup sizes differ by market, so the exact strength and milk-to-coffee ratio can vary.
Availability depends on the Starbucks menu in your country. The classic Flat White is a hot drink made with espresso and steamed milk; if an iced version is not listed, a barista may not be able to prepare it as a standard menu item.
Yes, you can usually customize it with a syrup offered at that Starbucks location. Syrup changes the flavor and adds sweetness; choosing lactose-free milk does not make the syrup sugar-free.
Decaf may be available, but options vary by location and time of day. Ask whether the store can make the Flat White with decaffeinated espresso; decaf coffee is not necessarily completely caffeine-free.
You can reheat it, but it is best enjoyed freshly made. Heating can flatten the milk foam and change the coffee’s flavor. If you need to save it, refrigerate it promptly rather than leaving the milk-based drink at room temperature.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.