Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino Calories & Nutrition
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A Grande Caramel Frappuccino® Blended Beverage has 380 calories and 90mg of caffeine when made with the standard Whole Milk.
Source: Starbucks' published US nutrition for the standard recipe. Customizations in the calculator are estimates. How we calculate
Caramel Frappuccino® Blended Beverage nutrition by size
| Size | Calories | Caffeine | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tall | 260 | 60mg | 11g | 38g | 3g | 37g |
| Grande | 380 | 90mg | 16g | 55g | 4g | 54g |
| Venti | 470 | 120mg | 17g | 73g | 6g | 72g |
A Grande (16 fl oz) Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino has 380 calories, 54 g sugar, 16 g fat and about 90 mg of caffeine. A Tall has 260 calories and a Venti 470. It is made with whole milk and topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle, which together with the syrups supply most of the calories.
What's in a Caramel Frappuccino
Starbucks blends coffee, whole milk, ice, Frappuccino syrup and caramel syrup, then adds whipped cream and caramel sauce on top. The recipe uses 2 / 3 / 4 pumps of caramel syrup for Tall / Grande / Venti, per Starbucks recipe data.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| No whipped cream | Fewer calories and less fat | The quickest cut |
| Fewer caramel pumps | Fewer calories and sugar | Still sweet from the Frappuccino syrup |
| Nonfat or 2% milk instead of whole | Fewer calories and less fat | Whole milk is the default |
| Skip the caramel drizzle | Slightly fewer calories | Small change |
Syrup pumps and calories
Caramel syrup: 2 / 3 / 4 pumps (Tall / Grande / Venti), per Starbucks recipe data. 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
- Ask for no whip.
- Order a Tall: 260 calories against 380 for a Grande.
- Switch from whole milk to nonfat.
- Ask for fewer caramel pumps.
Build your exact order
Open the Starbucks Calorie Calculator to pick your Caramel Frappuccino size, milk, syrup pumps and toppings and see the calories update as you go.
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Source: Starbucks.com, Caramel Frappuccino® Blended Beverage nutrition (US menu, standard recipe).
Caramel Frappuccino® Blended Beverage FAQs
How many calories are in a Venti Caramel Frappuccino?
A Venti (24 fl oz) has 470 calories, 72 g sugar and about 120 mg of caffeine, per Starbucks.
How much sugar is in a Grande Caramel Frappuccino?
54 g of sugar out of 55 g total carbs, per Starbucks.
How much caffeine is in a Caramel Frappuccino?
About 60 mg in a Tall, 90 mg in a Grande and 120 mg in a Venti.
What milk does a Caramel Frappuccino use?
Whole milk is the default in Starbucks' recipe, and the nutrition above includes it plus whipped cream.
Want a different milk, extra syrup or toppings? Customize it in the Starbucks calorie calculator or browse all drinks.
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