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Espresso Calories, Nutrition & Caffeine by Option

Dunkin Espresso calories, nutrition facts, and caffeine by size and option. Compare Small, Medium, and Large to make the best choice for your goals.

Single Shot 2 sweetener options 118–118 mg caffeine 5–60 kcal

Nutrition Calculator

Espresso Calories by Size and Option

Select a size, and sweetener to see the full Dunkin' nutrition breakdown — calories, fat, carbs, sugar, protein, and caffeine. Different combinations can vary significantly in calories and sugar. The daily value percentages (DV%) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Calories 5kcal
Total Fat 0g
Total Carbs 1g
Sugar 0g
Protein 0g
Caffeine 118mg

Showing: Single Shot · None — 5 kcal

  • Lowest option: 5 kcal (Single Shot, none)
  • 118 mg caffeine in this selection
  • More keto-compatible (≤12g net carbs)
  • Sweetener choice affects sugar and calorie totals
% Daily Value Based on 2,000 kcal/day
Calories
5kcal 0%
Total Fat
0g 0%
Saturated Fat
0g 0%
Cholesterol
0mg 0%
Sodium
5mg 0%
Total Carbs
1g 0%
Dietary Fiber
0g 0%
Added Sugars
0g 0%
Protein
0g 0%

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Calorie Breakdown

Dunkin' Espresso Calories

The Dunkin' Espresso ranges from 5 kcal (Single Shot, none) to 60 kcal (Single Shot, sugar). Your sweetener choice is one of the biggest levers for controlling calorie intake on this drink.

Lowest 5 kcal · Single Shot , none
Highest 60 kcal · Single Shot , sugar

How long to burn off 5 kcal

Approximate values for a 70 kg adult. Updates with your selection above.

🚶 Walking
1 min
🚴 Cycling
1 min
🏃 Running
0 min
🏊 Swimming
1 min
🧘 Yoga
2 min

💡 Choosing a smaller size and a sugar-free or no-sugar sweetener option is the most effective way to reduce calories on Dunkin' drinks.

Keto Suitability

Is the Dunkin' Espresso Keto-Friendly?

Net carbs (total carbohydrates minus dietary fibre) at or below 12g is considered more keto-compatible. Values update as you change size and options above.

✓ More keto-compatible

Net carbs for this selection are 1g — within the 12g threshold.

To reduce carbs in this Dunkin' order:

  • Choose the smallest available size
  • Select a sugar-free or unsweetened option to cut most of the carbs
  • Black coffee and straight espresso are the lowest-carb options at Dunkin'

Caffeine Content

Dunkin' Espresso Caffeine & Metabolism

The Dunkin' Espresso contains moderate caffeine. Caffeine has a half-life of around 5–6 hours in most adults — meaning a significant amount can still be active well into the evening if consumed in the afternoon.

Single Shot 118 mg Moderate

Caffeine metabolism & sleep cut-off

Enter when you plan to drink this. The chart shows estimated caffeine remaining over the next 8 hours. Caffeine remaining after 10 pm is associated with reduced sleep quality.

Using: Single Shot (118 mg)
Keep in mind: caffeine content in Dunkin' drinks stays constant regardless of dairy or sweetener choice — it's determined by the espresso or coffee base. The FDA recommends most healthy adults stay under 400 mg/day.

Size Comparison

How Calories Change by Size

Calories, sugar, and caffeine all increase with cup size. Reference: None.

SizeCaloriesTotal Fat CarbsSugarProteinCaffeine
Single Shot 5 kcal 0g 1g 0g 0g 118 mg

Going from Single Shot to Single Shot adds 0 kcal and 0.0g sugar.

Option Comparison

How Sweetener Choice Affects Nutrition

Side-by-side comparison at the smallest available size. Green = lowest calories, red = highest.

Sweetener CaloriesCarbsSugarFatProtein
None 5 kcal 1g 0g 0g 0g
Sugar 60 kcal 15g 14g 0g 0g

Sweetener choice is the largest single driver of calorie and sugar differences. Unsweetened options can reduce sugar to near-zero.

FAQ

Dunkin' Espresso — Common Questions

The most relevant questions about calories, caffeine, sweetener options, and keto suitability for this Dunkin' drink.

The Dunkin' Espresso ranges from 5 kcal (Single Shot, none) to 60 kcal (Single Shot, sugar). A Single Shot starts at 5 kcal.

The lowest-calorie option is the Single Shot, none at 5 kcal. Choosing unsweetened or sugar-free dramatically reduces calories compared to sweetened versions.

A Single Shot contains 118 mg of caffeine, and a Single Shot contains 118 mg. This is moderate caffeine. Note that dairy and sweetener choices do not affect caffeine content — it's set by the coffee or espresso base.

With 1g net carbs in a Single Shot, this is one of the more keto-compatible options at Dunkin'. Choosing an unsweetened version significantly reduces net carbs.