I have been a Starbucks fan for many years. Just seeing the Starbucks logo gets me giddy and ready for a white chocolate mocha on ice. Starbucks is even fun to say! Did you know it was named after a character in Moby Dick? Yes, I love Starbucks and will continue to be a faithful customer. However, the part of me that is concerned for my weight will have to give up some of the fun coffees they serve. So, no need to give up your Starbucks but you do need to be aware of just how much fat and calories can fit into a cup of coffee in order to make a sensible choice.
Here is the rundown of the culprits with the highest amount of fat. Check to see if your favorite has made the list.
Highest Calories and Fat per 16 ounce cup (calories comes first than fat grams):
Steamed: Breve 560 48
Caffe Latte: Breve 570 42
Caffe Mocha: Breve 580 40
White Chocolate: Breve 690 40
Egg Nog Latte: w. Whole Milk 500 27
Hot Chocolate w. Whole Milk 450 24
Mocha Velancia w. Whole Milk 480 25
White Chocolate: w. Whole Milk 480 20
White Chocolate: w. Lowfat Milk (2%) 450 18
Tazo Berry & Cream 600 23
Frappuccino: Chocolate Brownie 490 14
Iced Caffe Mocha: w. Whole Milk 310 16
And these, ladies and gentlemen are just the 16 ounce drinks with fat grams of 14 or over!
Now, when you are asked by the barista if you want anything added to your lovely cup of coffee, do you accept? Well, check out these stats and see if that is so wise.
Additions:
Sweetened Whipped Cream Topping 100 10
Mocha Syrup 100 2
Fontana Syrup, all Flav., 4 pumps 80 0
Are you surprised that adding that whipped cream delight will cost you an extra 100 calories and 10 grams of fat?! So, if you if ordered a steamed breve with whipped cream and mocha syrup, you will consume a total of 760 calories and 60 grams of fat! I could never imagine a 16 ounce beverage containing so much of what my body clearly does not need.
Better Alternatives:
Iced Caffe Americano 15 0
Iced Caffe Latte: w. Soy Milk 90 4.5
Iced Caffe Latte: w. Nonfat Milk 100 0
Caffe Latte: w. Nonfat Milk 160 1
Caramel Macciato: w. Nonfat Milk 190 1
Drip Coffee 10 0
Cappuccino: w. Lowfat Milk (2%) 140 5
Espresso Macchiato: Doppio 20 0.5
Espresso Macchiato: Solo 15 0.5
Better Alternative to add in your coffee:
Caramel Sauce 10 0
So you can have your coffee and drink it too if you are wise.
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