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Ube Vanilla Velvet Matcha Calories, Caffeine & Nutrition by Size and Milk

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

TallGrandeVenti 7 milk options 53.7–109 mg caffeine 117–452 kcal

Nutrition Calculator

Ube Vanilla Velvet Matcha 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 236kcal
Sugar 31.8g
Carbs 31.9g
Fat 6.3g
Protein 12.2g
Caffeine 53.7mg

Showing: Tall · Semi skimmed milk — 236 kcal

  • Lowest calorie milk: almond drink (117 kcal, Tall)
  • Caffeine increases at Venti size
  • Not ideal for keto
  • Whole milk is highest in saturated fat
% Daily Value Based on 2,000 kcal/day
Calories
236kcal 12%
Total Fat
6.3g 8%
Saturated Fat
4.4g 22%
Total Carbs
31.9g 12%
Sugar
31.8g 35%
Fibre
0.8g 3%
Protein
12.2g 24%
Salt
0.65g 11%

Calorie Breakdown

Ube Vanilla Velvet Matcha Calories

The Ube Vanilla Velvet Matcha ranges from 117 kcal (Short, almond drink) to 452 kcal (Venti, whole milk). Choosing almond drink with a Tall size is the most calorie-conscious option available.

Lowest 117 kcal · Short, almond drink
Highest 452 kcal · Venti, whole milk

How long to burn off 236 kcal

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

🚶 Walking
52 min
🚴 Cycling
30 min
🏃 Running
21 min
🏊 Swimming
26 min
🧘 Yoga
1h 19m

💡 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 335 kcal.

Keto Suitability

Is the Ube Vanilla Velvet Matcha 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.

✕ Not keto-friendly

Net carbs for this combination are 31.1g — above the 12g keto threshold. Syrups and milk contribute significant carbohydrates.

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

Ube Vanilla Velvet Matcha Caffeine & Metabolism

The Ube Vanilla Velvet Matcha 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.

Tall 53.7 mg Low
Grande 81.6 mg Moderate
Venti 109 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: Tall (53.7 mg)
Caffeine-sensitive? Even a Tall contains 53.7 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
Tall 236 kcal 31.8g 31.9g 6.3g 12.2g 53.7 mg
Grande 300 kcal 40.8g 40.9g 8g 15.4g 81.6 mg
Venti 385 kcal 51.5g 51.7g 10.4g 20g 109 mg

Going from Tall to Venti adds 149 kcal and 19.7g 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 300 kcal 40.8g 8g 5.6g 15.4g 40.9g
Whole milk 351 kcal 40.5g 14g 9.3g 15.1g 40.6g
Skimmed milk 263 kcal 41.1g 3.6g 2.5g 15.4g 41.2g
Almond drink 228 kcal 33.7g 6.4g 2.4g 5.9g 33.8g
Soya drink 278 kcal 33.6g 8.5g 3g 14.5g 34.1g
Oat drink 329 kcal 36g 11.8g 3g 6.8g 46.6g
Coconut drink 250 kcal 36.2g 7.3g 4.3g 9g 36.3g

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

Ube Vanilla Velvet Matcha — Common Questions

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

The Ube Vanilla Velvet Matcha ranges from 117 kcal (Short, almond drink) to 452 kcal (Venti, whole milk). A Tall contains 236 kcal.

The lowest-calorie option is the Short with almond drink at 117 kcal. Choosing a smaller size and a plant-based milk significantly reduces total calories.

A Tall contains 53.7 mg, Grande 81.6 mg, and Venti 109 mg of caffeine. This is classified as low caffeine.

Most combinations exceed 12g net carbs, making this drink not ideal for strict keto. Almond drink reduces net carbs the most among milk options.