Dunkin’ Iced Chai Latte: Calories and Caffeine
The Dunkin’ Iced Chai Latte is a cold, spiced tea drink with cinnamon and cardamom flavors. A standard order is made with whole milk, but you can order skim milk as an alternative. Nutrition facts vary based on dairy selected and size of drink ordered.
A small iced chai latte with whole milk has 200 calories, 6 grams fat, 29 grams carbohydrates, and 6 grams protein. The tea contains contains 70 milligrams caffeine.
Read this post for a complete overview of the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients in the Iced Chai Latte from Dunkin’. Be sure to read the section below on Total Sugars.
Calories and Nutrition Facts
Calories and nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as one iced chai latte drink. Nutrition facts vary based on drink size and choice of dairy (whole milk or skim milk).
Calories
One small iced chai latte with whole milk has 200 calories. The highest proportion of total calories (60%) is derived from carbohydrates. Fat contributes about 28% of total calories and the remaining 14% is from protein.
- Carbs: 120 calories
- Fat: 55 calories
- Protein: 25 calories
- Total: 200 calories in small chai latte with whole milk
Calories by Drink Size
As mentioned above, calories vary based on drink size and type of milk. Here are the total calories for the various options at Dunkin’.
- Small with skim milk: 150 calories
- Small with whole milk: 200 calories
- Medium with skim milk: 220 calories
- Medium with whole milk: 290 calories
- Large with skim milk: 290 calories
- Large with whole milk: 390 calories
The caloric breakout by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Dunkin’. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how it’s prepared, or due to topping choices.
Fat
The general recommendation set by the Department of Health and Human Services is to limit calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.
Saturated Fat
A small chai latte with whole milk has 3.5 grams of saturated fat. That amounts to 32 calories, which is about 18% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
- Small (whole milk): 3.5g saturated fat
- Medium (whole milk): 5g saturated fat
- Large (whole milk): 7g saturated fat
If you want to reduce calories from saturated fat, order the drink with skim milk, which has zero total fat.
Saturated Fat is found in vegetable shortening, animal fats, ice cream, and dairy products, among other common food items. The FDA recommends choosing foods lower in saturated fat.
Total Sugars
As mentioned above, more than half of the total calories are derived from carbohydrates. The 29g carbs in a small latte contains 27 grams total sugars, including 18 grams added sugars.
Added Sugars
That is a significant amount of added sugars. According to the FDA, added sugars are a nutrient to get less of. One small iced chai latte delivers 72 calories from added sugars. That’s 36% of the daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Caffeine in Dunkin’ Iced Chai Latte
As with the other nutrients, the amount of caffeine varies based on size drink ordered. In addition, caffeine value can vary greatly based on brewing method and how long the tea steeps.
The reported range of caffeine in a chai latte on ice is between 70 milligrams in a small to 140 milligrams in a large.
- Small iced chai latte: 70mg caffeine
- Medium iced chai latte: 105mg caffeine
- Large iced chai latte: 140 mg caffeine
Nutrition Facts
Total sugars include 18g Added Sugars.
Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
A Dunkin’ Iced Chai Latte is made with milk and a chai tea syrup. The complete list of ingredients in Dunkin’s chai tea syrup is below.
Chai Tea Syrup is made with Brewed Chai Tea Extract, Cane Sugar, Natural Flavors, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Citric Acid, and Sodium Benzoate (preservative).
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Allergens
This drink is made with milk.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Dunkin’
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
