Dunkin’ Iced Chai Latte
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 guide for a complete overview of the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients in the Iced Chai Latte from Dunkin’. Don’t miss the section below on Total Sugars.
Dunkin’ Iced Chai Latte Nutrition Info
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).
Daily Value
Daily value illustrates the amount of a specific nutrient in the latte, relative to the FDA-recommended daily limit. Use the %DV to compare foods and select the best option for your dietary goals.
Review the chart below, which shows that Dunkin’s Iced Chai Latte is high in added sugars.
% Daily Value
Use the %DV to determine if the food contains a low (5% or less) or high (20% or more) level of specific nutrients.|
Small |
Medium |
Large | |
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Saturated Fat |
18% |
25% |
35% |
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Sodium |
5% |
7% |
10% |
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Added Sugars |
36% |
54% |
72% |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
One small iced chai latte from Dunkin’ Donuts with whole milk has 200 calories.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient for a small drink:
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.
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’.
Total Calories by Chai Latte Size and Type of Milk
| SIZE | SKIM MILK | WHOLE MILK |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 150 calories | 200 calories |
| Medium | 220 calories | 290 calories |
| Large | 290 calories | 390 calories |
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 about 30 calories, an 18% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
If you want to reduce calories from saturated fat, order the drink with skim milk, which has zero total fat.
Note: Saturated fats are 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.
A small iced chai latte delivers about 70 calories from added sugars. That’s 36% of the daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Compare nutrition facts in a Dunkin’ Brewed Coffee.
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.
Caffeine is an approximate value based on standard brewing processes.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving in Chai Latte with Whole Milk (%DV)
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SMALL |
MEDIUM |
LARGE | |
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Calories |
200 |
290 |
390 |
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Total Fat |
6g (8%) |
9g (12%) |
12g (15%) |
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Saturated Fat |
3.5g (18%) |
5g (25%) |
7g (35%) |
|
Trans Fat |
0g |
0g |
0g |
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Cholesterol |
20mg (7%) |
25mg (8%) |
35mg (12%) |
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Sodium |
110mg (5%) |
160mg (7%) |
220mg (10%) |
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Carbohydrates |
29g (11%) |
43g (16%) |
57g (21%) |
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Dietary Fiber |
1g (4%) |
2g (7%) |
2g (7%) |
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Total Sugars |
27g |
40g |
54g |
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Added Sugars |
18g (36%) |
27g (54%) |
36g (72%) |
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Protein |
6g |
9g |
12g |
%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.
Ingredients and Allergens in Iced Chai Latte
A Dunkin’ Iced Chai Latte is made with milk and a chai tea syrup. Here is the complete list of ingredients in Dunkin’s chai tea syrup.
Ingredients |
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Chai Tea Syrup is made with Brewed Chai Tea Extract, Cane Sugar, Natural Flavors, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, and Sodium Benzoate |
What are These Ingredients?
Allergens
This drink is made with milk.
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Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Dunkin’