How many calories ... in a Starbucks eggnog latte?

by Martha Edwards (Subscribe to Martha Edwards's posts)
Nov 11th 2006 10:41AM

Ahhh ... Christmas. A time of family and friends, parties and presents, shopping malls and mistletoe, red noses and singing and who could forget all the twinking lights? It's a magical time of the year, one that wouldn't be complete with my favorite Christmas shopping beverage -- the eggnog latte from Starbucks. The truth is, I'll probably wish I let myself be blissfully ignorant as to how much calories and fat this creamy delight has, but inquiring minds want to know, so here we go:

How many calories and grams of fat are in a Starbucks Eggnog Latte?

a) 510 cal, 29 g of fat
b) 625 cal, 15 g of fat
c) 320 cal, 17 g of fat
d) 225 cal, 22 g of fat
The answer is a) 510 cal, 29 g of fat. Frightening! But the 'good' news is, that calorie count is for a grande with whole milk and whipped cream. If you get a tall made with nonfat milk and hold the whipped cream, the calorie count is a manageable 270 cal and 8 g of fat. That's still quite a bit for a coffee, but at least it doesn't have the equivalent calories and fat of a big mac. Whew.

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Ben Lawson 11-11-2006 @ 6:28PM

I used to drink a lot of Second Cup's "Chillatte" iced-coffee drinks in the summer thinking they were just coffee, ice, and "a bit of milk".

Then I discovered that they were 420 calories and 25 g fat! Dropped those puppies in a hurry... Now I'm a skim latte kind of guy.

Yvonne 11-13-2006 @ 8:21AM

Whoa, that is frightening!! I am one of those fools who thought that 'non fat' meant non fat. Clearly I am an innocent! Whats in an ordinary non fat latte?!

Yvonne 11-14-2006 @ 9:20AM

Whoa, that is frightening!! I am one of those fools who thought that 'non fat' meant non fat. Clearly I am an innocent! Whats in an ordinary non fat latte?!

Martha Edwards 11-13-2006 @ 10:30PM

Yvonne, non-fat usually does mean non-fat, but the eggnog latte unfortunately cannot ever be nonfat because it is has eggnog in it -- the best you can do is make it with nonfat milk. I think for a tall non-fat latte (no flavour added like vanilla etc) you are looking at about 120 cal and 0 fat, so stick with that one from now on! The best choice is the cappuccino or a regular coffee. You can find out more by clicking the 'read' link below the post.
Thanks for your input,
Martha

starbucks barista 11-20-2006 @ 12:26PM

hey guys, just a word. on an eggnog latte just rememeber what eggnog is. and if you ever have any questions about the drinks as far as nutritional content, ask! we have sheets explaining, as well as a general knowledge in most diets, like calorie counts, the adkins, an or low fat-no fat. and if you want that holiday flavor latte in a sensible amount of calories and sugar try a grande peppermint non-fat latte.

Sam 11-20-2006 @ 2:28PM

I think people are way to concerned about how many calories are in a drink. If you simply excercise then having that eggnog latte wouldn't be a problem

Kinga 11-21-2006 @ 9:43AM

I agree with sam

Britton 11-21-2006 @ 9:43AM

The hell with this greedy corporation. I'd rather get a coffee at a convience store for less then what they charge. No matter what you drink from Starbucks its always going to make you fat. Plain and simple.

chloemoon 11-22-2006 @ 8:44PM

I agree with Sam. If you exercise more then your calorie consumption shouldn't be a problem. You can indulge within good limits and still enjoy that latte and boy, does it taste good!!!