Starbucks Caffè Americano Calories, Caffeine & Nutrition
By Anirudh Saraya · Last checked:
A Grande Caffè Americano has 15 calories and 225mg of caffeine.
Source: Starbucks' published US nutrition for the standard recipe. Customizations in the calculator are estimates. How we calculate
Caffè Americano nutrition by size
| Size | Calories | Caffeine | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short | 5 | 75mg | 0g | 1g | 0g | 0g |
| Tall | 10 | 150mg | 0g | 1g | 1g | 0g |
| Grande | 15 | 225mg | 0g | 2g | 1g | 0g |
| Venti | 15 | 300mg | 0g | 3g | 1g | 0g |
A Grande (16 fl oz) Starbucks Caffè Americano has 15 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g sugar and 225 mg of caffeine. It is espresso topped with hot water, so it is nearly calorie-free at every size. Caffeine rises with each extra shot, from 75 mg in a Short to 300 mg in a Venti.
What's in a Caffè Americano
Starbucks makes the Americano by topping espresso shots with hot water. Short gets 1 shot, Tall 2, Grande 3 and Venti 4. The shot count is what drives the caffeine.
Milk and customization swaps
Swaps are shown as the direction of change against the standard recipe. Starbucks' product pages don't publish per-drink numbers for each swap, so check the Starbucks app or our calculator for an estimate of your exact order.
| Swap | Effect on calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Splash of milk | Adds a few calories | The cheapest way to add creaminess |
| Classic or vanilla syrup | About 20 cal per pump (estimate) | Sugar-free vanilla is near zero |
| Iced Americano | Similar calories | Made with the same shots |
Syrup pumps and calories
There is no syrup by default. Starbucks doesn't list nutrition per pump on its product pages. The figure most sites quote is about 20 calories and 5 g of sugar for one pump of a standard syrup such as Classic or Vanilla. Treat that as an estimate (unverified), not a Starbucks number. Sugar-free vanilla syrup adds almost no calories. For pump counts across the menu, see our Starbucks syrup calories per pump guide.
Lower-calorie ways to order
- Drink it black: 15 calories in a Grande.
- Add a splash of milk instead of cream.
- If you sweeten it, ask for 1 pump or sugar-free vanilla.
- For less caffeine, order a Tall (2 shots).
Build your exact order
Open the Starbucks Calorie Calculator to pick your Caffè Americano size, milk, syrup pumps and toppings and see the calories update as you go.
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Source: Starbucks.com, Caffè Americano nutrition (US menu, standard recipe).
Caffè Americano FAQs
How many calories are in a Starbucks Americano?
A Short has 5, a Tall 10, a Grande 15 and a Venti 15 calories, served black.
How much caffeine is in a Grande Americano?
A Grande Caffè Americano has 225 mg of caffeine from three espresso shots. A Venti has 300 mg from four.
Is an Americano stronger than drip coffee?
An Americano is built from espresso shots, so its caffeine depends on the shot count: 225 mg in a Grande.
Is a Starbucks Americano keto?
Yes, served black it has 2 g carbs in a Grande. Keep it keto by skipping syrups or using sugar-free vanilla.
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