Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino vs Starbucks Vanilla Latte: which has more caffeine?

Starbucks Vanilla Latte has more caffeine than Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino: 150mg vs 90mg in the same 16 oz grande. That is a 60mg gap, and since the servings match, the per-serving number is the whole story.

Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino vs Starbucks Vanilla Latte: the numbers

Sources: Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino's figure is verified in our Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino caffeine guide against Starbucks nutrition listing (source); Starbucks Vanilla Latte's figure is verified in our Starbucks Vanilla Latte guide against Starbucks nutrition listing (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Starbucks Vanilla Latte 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 Caramel Frappuccino: the full caffeine guide
• Starbucks Vanilla Latte: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino or Starbucks Vanilla Latte have more caffeine? Starbucks Vanilla Latte: 150mg per 16 oz grande versus 90mg per 16 oz grande for Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino.

Which is stronger per ounce? Starbucks Vanilla Latte, at about 9.4mg per fluid ounce versus 5.6mg for Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino.