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Flat White Calories, Caffeine & Nutrition by Size and Milk

Find Flat White calories, sugar, fat, and caffeine by size and milk option. Compare Tall, Grande, and Venti to make the best choice for your goals.

Short 7 milk options 89.1–89.1 mg caffeine 34–76 kcal

Nutrition Calculator

Flat White Calories by Size and Milk Option

Select your drink, size, and milk option to view calories, sugar, fat, carbs, protein, and caffeine. Changing drink navigates to that drink's page; size and milk updates the values below.

Calories 59kcal
Sugar 5.1g
Carbs 6g
Fat 2g
Protein 4.2g
Caffeine 89.1mg

Showing: Short · Semi skimmed milk — 59 kcal

  • Lowest calorie milk: almond drink (34 kcal, Tall)
  • Caffeine increases at Venti size
  • More keto-compatible for this size
  • Whole milk is highest in saturated fat
% Daily Value Based on 2,000 kcal/day
Calories
59kcal 3%
Total Fat
2g 3%
Saturated Fat
1.2g 6%
Total Carbs
6g 2%
Sugar
5.1g 6%
Fibre
0.3g 1%
Protein
4.2g 8%
Salt
0.12g 2%

Calorie Breakdown

Flat White Calories

The Flat White ranges from 34 kcal (Short, almond drink) to 76 kcal (Short, whole milk). Choosing almond drink with a Tall size is the most calorie-conscious option available.

Lowest 34 kcal · Short, almond drink
Highest 76 kcal · Short, whole milk

How long to burn off 59 kcal

Based on a 70 kg adult. Updates with your selection above.

🚶 Walking
13 min
🚴 Cycling
7 min
🏃 Running
5 min
🏊 Swimming
7 min
🧘 Yoga
20 min

💡 To cut calories, choose almond drink or skimmed milk and go for a Tall. Switching from whole milk to almond drink on a Venti saves up to 42 kcal.

Keto Suitability

Is the Flat White Keto-Friendly?

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

✓ More keto-compatible

Net carbs for this combination are 5.7g — within the 12g keto threshold.

To reduce carbs:

  • Choose almond drink — lowest net carbs among milk options
  • Opt for Tall size to minimise total carb intake
  • Ask for fewer syrup pumps to reduce sugar
  • Consider black coffee or espresso-based drinks for strict keto

Caffeine Content

Flat White Caffeine & Metabolism

The Flat White contains caffeine from its base ingredients. Caffeine has a half-life of around 5–6 hours in most adults — meaning half the caffeine is still active several hours after drinking.

Short 89.1 mg Moderate

Caffeine metabolism & recommended drink time

Enter the time you plan to drink this. The chart shows how much caffeine remains in your system over the next 8 hours. Residual caffeine after 10 pm is linked to disrupted sleep quality.

Using: Short (89.1 mg)
Caffeine-sensitive? Even a Short contains 89.1 mg — comparable to a standard espresso shot (~63 mg). If you're sensitive to caffeine, consider a cut-off of 1–2 pm to avoid sleep disruption. Pregnant individuals are advised to keep total caffeine below 200 mg/day.

Size Comparison

How Calories and Caffeine Change by Size

As cup size increases, so do calories, sugar, and caffeine. Reference: semi skimmed milk.

SizeCaloriesSugar CarbsFatProteinCaffeine
Short 59 kcal 5.1g 6g 2g 4.2g 89.1 mg

Going from Short to Short adds 0 kcal and 0.0g sugar. Caffeine also increases at the largest size.

Milk Option Comparison

How Milk Choice Changes the Nutrition

Side-by-side comparison at Grande size across all milk options. Green = lowest calories, red = highest calories.

Milk OptionCaloriesSugar FatSat FatProteinCarbs
Semi skimmed milk 59 kcal 5.1g 2g 1.2g 4.2g 6g
Whole milk 76 kcal 5g 4g 2.5g 4.1g 5.8g
Skimmed milk 46 kcal 5.2g 0.5g 0.2g 4.2g 6.1g
Almond drink 34 kcal 2.7g 1.4g 0.2g 0.9g 3.5g
Soya drink 51 kcal 2.7g 2.1g 0.4g 3.9g 3.6g
Oat drink 68 kcal 3.5g 3.3g 0.4g 1.2g 7.9g
Coconut drink 54 kcal 3.9g 2.8g 2.5g 1.5g 4.7g

Almond drink is lowest in calories; whole milk is highest in saturated fat. Soya drink offers the best protein among plant-based options. Oat drink provides the most dietary fibre.

FAQ

Flat White — Common Questions

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

The Flat White ranges from 34 kcal (Short, almond drink) to 76 kcal (Short, whole milk). A Short contains 59 kcal.

The lowest-calorie option is the Short with almond drink at 34 kcal. Choosing a smaller size and a plant-based milk significantly reduces total calories.

A Short contains 89.1 mg, and Short 89.1 mg of caffeine. This is classified as moderate caffeine.

The Short has 5.7g net carbs — within the typical 12g keto threshold, making it one of the more keto-compatible options. Almond drink reduces net carbs the most among milk options.