A grande almondmilk Caffè Latte at Starbucks is 100 calories with no syrup or toppings, per Starbucks nutrition data compiled by Fast Food Nutrition. The other sizes run 50 calories for a short, 80 for a tall, and 130 for a venti. Swap in the standard 2% milk and the same grande jumps to 190 calories, so the almondmilk version cuts the drink roughly in half.
Almost none of that comes from the coffee. A solo espresso shot is 5 calories and a doppio is 10. In a grande latte, the two shots account for about 10 calories and the steamed almondmilk carries the other 90. That is why size, not shot count, is the lever that moves the number.
The upcharge is gone, so order it without doing math
For years the real cost of an almondmilk latte was the surcharge, not the calories. That ended on November 7, 2024, when Starbucks removed the extra charge for non-dairy milk at company-owned stores in the US and Canada. Almondmilk, oatmilk, soymilk, and coconutmilk now cost the same as dairy. Any article still telling you to budget 70 cents extra for the swap is out of date. From behind the bar, the practical effect was immediate: non-dairy swaps were already the second most requested customization, and now there is no price penalty for ordering the lighter drink.
Almond milk latte calories and caffeine by size (chart)
| Size | Volume | Almondmilk latte | Same latte, 2% milk | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short | 8 oz | 50 cal | 100 cal | 75 mg |
| Tall | 12 oz | 80 cal | 150 cal | 75 mg |
| Grande | 16 oz | 100 cal | 190 cal | 150 mg |
| Venti (hot) | 20 oz | 130 cal | 240 cal | 150 mg |
Calorie figures are for the hot Caffè Latte with no added syrup, from Fast Food Nutrition's almondmilk latte data and its 2% milk latte data, both compiled from Starbucks. Caffeine figures come from Caffeine Informer's Starbucks guide. The milk swap does not touch caffeine at all: short and tall lattes get one shot, grande and venti get two, whatever milk is in the pitcher.
The full grande breakdown, per the same source: 6g fat (0.5g saturated), 10g carbs, 5g sugar, 3g protein, and 160mg sodium. The 5g of sugar is worth noting, since Starbucks almondmilk is its own lightly sweetened blend rather than the unsweetened carton you might buy at home. CalorieKing lists the same numbers for the short: 50 calories, 2.5g sugar, 75mg caffeine.
For context, the FDA cites 400mg of caffeine a day as an amount generally not associated with negative effects in healthy adults. How caffeine affects you depends on your own tolerance and health, so treat these numbers as information, not advice.
What actually moves the calorie count
The base almondmilk latte has no syrup in the standard build, so the numbers in the chart are what you get if you just order the drink. The count climbs when you customize:
- Flavored syrup. Vanilla, caramel, seasonal pumps: this is where a 100-calorie drink quietly becomes a 200-calorie drink. Ask for fewer pumps or the sugar-free versions if you want the flavor without the load.
- Whipped cream and toppings. A latte does not come with whip, and adding it also defeats the point of ordering non-dairy.
- Extra shots. Basically free, calorie-wise. Each solo shot is 5 calories and adds 75mg of caffeine, so this is the one customization that changes the drink without changing the number.
- Size. Dropping from grande to tall saves 20 calories. Dropping from venti to grande saves 30 and costs you nothing in caffeine, since both get two shots.
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How it compares to other drinks
Calories are only half the order. If you are choosing between drinks for the caffeine, a latte is one of the milder espresso options on the menu; our latte caffeine guide breaks down how it stacks up against flat whites and cappuccinos. If you like the milk-forward profile but want something greener, the matcha latte caffeine numbers land in a similar range. And for the full menu picture, from cold brew to refreshers, the Starbucks caffeine guide covers every size of every core drink.
Looking for a different drink? The full caffeine database has every chain and can we have verified.
FAQ
How many calories are in a grande almond milk latte at Starbucks? 100 calories with no syrup or toppings. About 10 of those come from the two espresso shots and the rest from the steamed almondmilk. The same grande made with 2% milk is 190 calories.
Does switching to almond milk change the caffeine in a latte? No. Caffeine comes from the espresso shots, and the shot count is set by size, not milk: 75mg in a short or tall (one shot) and 150mg in a grande or venti (two shots), per Caffeine Informer.
Does Starbucks still charge extra for almond milk? No. Starbucks removed the surcharge for all non-dairy milks, including almondmilk, at US and Canada company-owned stores on November 7, 2024. The swap is now free.