What are the health benefits of a latte?
We found no official source that lists health benefits specific to a latte. What the official sources do say: milk is a good way to get calcium, and USDA's Dietary Guidelines advise limiting sweetened coffee drinks because their added sugars and calories add up. A nonfat latte in USDA's database has about 30 kcal per 100 g.
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Are lattes good for you?
We found no official source (NIH, NHS, FDA, WHO) that names health benefits of a latte as a drink. A latte is espresso plus steamed milk, so its nutrition mostly follows the milk and any added sugar or syrup. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans fact sheet says milk is a good way to get calcium and other important nutrients.
What is in a latte?
USDA FoodData Central lists a plain nonfat latte (FNDDS entry “Coffee, Latte, nonfat”) per 100 g as:
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 30 kcal |
| Protein | 2.87 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.37 g |
| Calcium | 110 mg |
| Caffeine | 36 mg |
This is one generic entry. A latte made with whole milk, a larger cup or flavored syrup will differ.
Is a latte bad for you?
The Dietary Guidelines drinks fact sheet lists sweetened coffee and tea drinks among sugary drinks to avoid or limit. In its 12-ounce calorie table it shows a chai latte at 180 calories and a cafe mocha at 290 calories.
How much caffeine is too much?
The FDA cites 400 milligrams a day for most adults. It advises talking to a health care provider if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding, and says drinks containing caffeine should be avoided for children younger than 2. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you have a condition or take medicines.
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Are lattes good for you?
We found no official source listing health benefits of lattes. A nonfat latte in USDA's database has about 30 kcal and 110 mg calcium per 100 g, but sweetened versions add sugar and calories.
Is a latte bad for you?
A plain latte is mostly milk and espresso. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans advise avoiding or limiting sweetened coffee drinks because of their added sugars and calories.
How much caffeine is in a latte?
USDA lists 36 mg of caffeine per 100 g for a nonfat latte. The FDA cites 400 mg a day as an amount most adults can have without dangerous effects.
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