Dunkin’ Frozen Matcha Latte
Have you ever seen someone walking around sipping a green liquid from a Dunkin’ cup? They may be enjoying a matcha latte. It’s made with milk and matcha tea powder, which gives it a distinct green color.
There are 240+ calories in a frozen matcha latte from Dunkin’, depending on size and type of milk ordered.
Given that there are almost no calories in a simple straight green matcha tea, the total calories in this latte depends primarily on whether your drink is made with skim milk or whole milk.
In this article, we provide a detailed overview the nutritional value and ingredients in the ice cold drink from Dunkin’ Donuts.
What is Matcha?
Matcha is a finely ground powder of green tea leaves grown in Japan. It’s known to be rich in antioxidants and many consumers tout the potential health benefits of drinking Matcha.
According to Healthline, there may be multiple benefits to drinking Matcha. One benefit to note is that the antioxidants may reduce cell damage and prevent chronic disease.
Healthline
It has a fairly strong green tea taste that some may describe as grassy or a little bitter. Because of that, many first time drinkers prefer to add milk and a little sweetener such as honey or maple syrup.
The caffeine value in a Matcha latte will vary based on brewing equipment and steeping method.
Frozen Matcha Latte Nutritional Information
Calories
There are 360 calories in a medium-sized Frozen Matcha Latte made with skim milk.
Total calories vary depending on drink size and type of dairy. For example, choosing whole milk increases total calories to 390 in a medium drink.
Here are the total calories by drink size and type of milk:
Calories by Size with Skim or Whole Milk
| SIZE | SKIM MILK | WHOLE MILK |
|---|---|---|
| Small Latte | 240 calories | 260 calories |
| Medium Latte | 360 calories | 390 calories |
| Large Latte | 480 calories | 530 calories |
Calories by Macronutrient
There are zero grams fat in the latte made with skim milk.
No matter which size is ordered, carbohydrates make up approximately 93% of total calories and the remaining 7% is from protein.
Dunkin’ Frozen Matcha Latte (skim milk)
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and ProteinBased on Dunkin’ frozen matcha latte made with skim milk.
Another popular drink is Dunkin’s Iced Chai Latte. We tried the cold beverage and wrote an in-depth review.
Total Sugars
As mentioned above, nearly all of the calories per serving are derived from carbohydrates. Depending on size ordered, there are 55 grams or more of total carbs.
About 99% of total carbs are comprised of sugars.
Added Sugars
Moreover, 92% or more of total sugars is Added Sugars (depending on drink size). Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from added sugars to 10% or less of total calories consumed daily.
Even the smallest size frozen latte has a significant amount of added sugars. Specifically, a small Frozen Matcha Latte has 50 grams of added sugars, which contribute 200 calories.
That’s 100% of the recommended limit of added sugars for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Here is a summary of the nutritional value in a Medium Dunkin’ Frozen Matcha Latte with skim milk or whole milk.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Medium
Amount per serving (%DV)
|
SKIM MILK |
WHOLE MILK | |
|
Calories |
360 |
390 |
|
Total Fat |
0g (0%) |
4.5g (6%) |
|
Saturated Fat |
0g (0%) |
2.5g (13%) |
|
Trans Fat |
0g |
0g |
|
Cholesterol |
5mg (2%) |
15mg (5%) |
|
Sodium |
70mg (3%) |
75mg (3%) |
|
Carbohydrates |
83g (30%) |
83g (30%) |
|
Dietary Fiber |
1g (4%) |
1g (4%) |
|
Total Sugars |
82g |
81g |
|
Added Sugars |
75g (150%) |
75g (150%) |
|
Protein |
6g |
6g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Matcha Latte Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
As mentioned above, there is a substantial amount of added sugars in one serving of this drink.
Check the ingredients below. You can see that the drink includes added sugar in the form of liquid cane sugar. In addition, the matcha blend includes cane sugar.
Here is the complete list of ingredients in a frozen matcha latte from Dunkin’.
What is Potassium Sorbate?
Potassium Sorbate is an odorless, tasteless salt that is synthetically produced. Food manufacturers use this chemical additive as a preservative.
Allergens
A matcha latte is typically made with milk. You may be able to order it with soy milk or almond milk, depending on the location.
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Nutrition facts, allergens, and ingredients source: Dunkin’