Starbucks Cappuccino has more caffeine than Starbucks Caramel Macchiato: 150mg vs 150mg in the same 16 oz grande. That is a 0mg gap, and since the servings match, the per-serving number is the whole story.
Starbucks Cappuccino vs Starbucks Caramel Macchiato: the numbers
| Starbucks Cappuccino | Starbucks Caramel Macchiato | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 150mg per 16 oz grande | 150mg per 16 oz grande |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 9.4mg | 9.4mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Sources: Starbucks Cappuccino's figure is verified in our Starbucks Cappuccino caffeine guide against Starbucks nutrition listing (source); Starbucks Caramel Macchiato's figure is verified in our Starbucks Caramel Macchiato guide against Starbucks nutrition listing (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Starbucks Caramel Macchiato when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Starbucks Cappuccino when you actually need the bigger hit and know your tolerance. If you are stacking either with other caffeinated drinks through the day, run the math against the 400mg reference rather than guessing.
For context, the FDA cites 400mg of caffeine a day as an amount generally not associated with negative effects in healthy adults. Tolerance and health vary, so treat these numbers as information, not advice.
Related reading
- Starbucks Cappuccino: the full caffeine guide
- Starbucks Caramel Macchiato: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
- Compare any two of 120+ drinks
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FAQ
Does Starbucks Cappuccino or Starbucks Caramel Macchiato have more caffeine? Starbucks Cappuccino: 150mg per 16 oz grande versus 150mg per 16 oz grande for Starbucks Caramel Macchiato.
Which is stronger per ounce? Starbucks Cappuccino, at about 9.4mg per fluid ounce versus 9.4mg for Starbucks Caramel Macchiato.
Comparing caffeine? The caffeine comparison tool puts hundreds of drinks side by side, and the caffeine curfew calculator can check your cutoff time for tonight.
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