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Head to head

Starbucks Grande Caffè Latte (2%) vs Black Coffee

Milk and sugar against the void — the calorie gap is the whole story.

Black Coffee takes it, 78 to 51. A 27-point gap. Zero-calorie focus in a cup. Starbucks Grande Caffè Latte (2%)’s case: Espresso and steamed 2% milk — 190 calories, 13g protein, no surprises. Heads up: these two are graded on different rubrics, so the scores aren’t strictly comparable — the tale of the tape above is the apples-to-apples part.

Tale of the tape

NutrientStarbucks Grande Caffè Latte (2%)
per serving (Grande (16 fl oz))
Black Coffee
per 100ml
Calories1901 ●
Protein13g ●0.1g
Total Fat7g0g ●
Saturated Fat4.5g0g ●
Dietary Fiber0g0g
Total Sugars18g0g ●
Sodium170mg2mg ●
Cholesterol30mg0mg ●
Potassium0mg49mg ●

Red dot marks the winner of each row. Column bases differ because chain labels are per serving — the per-100-calorie comparisons below put them on equal footing.

Where Starbucks Grande Caffè Latte (2%) wins

Where Black Coffee wins

Questions

Is Starbucks Grande Caffè Latte (2%) healthier than Black Coffee?

By our scoring, Black Coffee grades higher (78 vs 51). The full nutrient comparison is in the tale of the tape above.

Which has more protein, Starbucks Grande Caffè Latte (2%) or Black Coffee?

Starbucks Grande Caffè Latte (2%): 6.8g per 100 calories. Black Coffee: 10g per 100 calories.

How many calories are in Starbucks Grande Caffè Latte (2%) vs Black Coffee?

Starbucks Grande Caffè Latte (2%): 19 calories per serving (Grande (16 fl oz)). Black Coffee: 1 calories per 100ml.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.