Is Your Morning Coffee Run Making You Fat?

Whether your drink order sounds like you're reciting the quadratic formula or it's just your average cup of Joe, the nutritional content of your coffeehouse favorites might surprise you. Forget about tacking on that ever-so-tempting pastry! Do you know how many calories, grams of fat, carbohydrates, sugar, and protein you're consuming before it hits 9 a.m.? Before you rush out to get your morning caffeine fix, check out this slideshow of popular coffeehouse items, complete with nutritional breakdowns courtesy of Starbucks.com.
By Katie Koschalk
Photo courtesy of Starbucks.com

Caffè Latte (16 oz. with 2% milk)

Calories: 190 Fat: 7 grams Carbs: 18 grams Protein: 12 grams Sugar: 17 grams


This coffeehouse classic is many people’s go-to drink for their morning jolt. When ordered with low-fat milk or soymilk, it’s a waistline-safe choice that will get your mind buzzing. Just be careful not to add too many extras. Seven pumps of vanilla flavoring and a dollop (or four) of whipped cream later, this simple classic could turn into a calorie monster.

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