Starbucks Gingerbread Latte

Starbucks gingerbread flavored latte with text list of amount of caffeine by drink size.

A Starbucks Gingerbread Latte is a seasonal hot drink made with Starbucks Blonde Espresso Roast, steamed milk, and gingerbread-flavored syrup. The specialty coffee is topped with whipped cream and a pumpkin spice blend.

Calories vary based on size. There are 310 calories, 14 grams of fat, 35 grams of carbohydrates, and 12 grams of protein in a standard Grande-sized holiday latte.

One medium latte has approximately 170 milligrams of caffeine.

Read this nutrition report for an analysis of calories and a complete overview of the nutrition facts and ingredients in a Gingerbread Latte, available for a limited time at select Starbucks locations.

Nutrition information in this report is based on standard formulations and recipes. Calories and nutritional value may vary with customized orders which include substitutions, exclusions, or extra add-ins. Unless otherwise noted, nutrition facts in this report are based on a size Grande.

What’s in a Starbucks Gingerbread Latte?

This seasonal coffee-based beverage is made with espresso roast coffee, flavored syrups and steamed milk.

  • Made with Starbucks Blonde Espresso (or Signature Espresso)
  • A standard order is made with steamed 2% milk and milk foam
  • Includes gingerbread syrup
  • Topped with whipped cream and pumpkin spice flavors

The drink is available in four sizes: Short (8 fl oz), Tall (12 fl oz), Grande (16 fl oz), and Venti (20 fl oz).

Review the chart below for the number of espresso shots and pumps of syrup in Starbucks’ specialty latte.

Amount of Espresso and FLAVORING

Drink Size

Espresso

Syrup

Short (8oz)

1 shot

2 pumps

Tall (12oz)

1 shot

3 pumps

Grande (16oz)

2 shots

4 pumps

Venti (20oz)

2 shots

5 pumps

Starbucks gingerbread flavored latte with text list of amount of caffeine by drink size.

Gingerbread Latte Nutrition Information

Unless otherwise noted, nutrition information is based on a Grande (16 fl oz).

Calories

There are 310 total calories in a Grande Gingerbread Latte.

Here is a summary of calories from fat, carbs, and protein:

  • 125 calories from fat
  • 140 calories from total carbs
  • 45 calories from protein

Carbohydrates make up about 45% of the total calories. Dietary fats contribute 40% of the calories, and the remaining 15% is from protein.

Gingerbread Latte

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
125 calories from fat
40% FAT
140 calories from carbS
45% CARBS
45 calories from Protein
15% PROTEIN

Based on a size grande

Calories by nutrient are rounded estimates based on the nutrition information provided by Starbucks coffee shop.

Total Calories by Drink Size

Here are the total calories in the sweet hot coffee beverage, by size.

  • There are 160 calories in a Short 8-ounce Gingerbread Latte
  • There are 230 calories in a Tall 12-ounce Gingerbread Latte
  • There are 310 calories in a Grande 16-ounce Gingerbread Latte
  • There are 380 calories in a Venti 20-ounce Gingerbread Latte

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Time to Burn Calories

An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 25 minutes to burn off the calories from a Gingerbread Latte.

Here is a list of approximate times required to burn 310 calories, by type of exercise.

FITNESS TIME TO BURN 310 CALORIES (grande)

  • Run 25 minutes
  • Walk 1 hours 40 minutes
  • Swim 45 minutes

Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.

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Nutrition Facts

Review the data table below, which shows nutritional information for Starbucks hot latte with gingerbread flavorings.

Amount (%DV) per Serving

Red indicates %DV is high.

Grande

Venti

Calories

310

380

Total Fat

14g (17%)

16g (20%)

Saturated Fat

9g (45%)

10g (50%)

Trans Fat

0.5g

0.5g

Cholesterol

50mg (15%)

55mg (18%)

Sodium

160mg (6%)

210mg (9%)

Carbohydrates

35g (12%)

43g (15%)

Dietary Fiber

0g (0%)

5g (17%)

Total Sugars

33g

41g

Protein

12g

15g

Caffeine

170mg

170g

Based on standard drink order made with 2% dairy milk. Caffeine is an approximate value. %DV based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet. Calorie needs vary; your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only.

  • Approximately 170 mg of caffeine per large drink

Daily Value

Daily Value (%DV) measures the amount of a nutrient in one drink, relative to the recommended limit. Use %DV to compare and select foods for a balanced diet.

Review the chart below, which illustrates that a Starbucks Gingerbread Latte is high in saturated fat.

Grande

Venti

Saturated Fat

Dietary Cholesterol

15%

18%

  • 9g saturated fat in a grande latte is 45% of the recommended daily limit (20g)

%DV based on 2,000 calorie diet. FDA suggests a %DV of 5% or less is low and 20% or more is high.

Daily Value (%DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the standard measure used by the FDA for general nutrition advice. Calorie needs vary. Your %DV may be higher or lower depending on height, weight, and physical activity.

Sugars

There are 33 grams of total sugars in a medium-sized latte.

A Grande latte derives 130 calories from sugar, about 40% of the total 310 calories per serving.

Summary of Sugars in Starbucks Gingerbread Latte
  • 33 grams sugars
  • 130 calories from sugars
  • 40% of total calories

Based on a grande

The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugars to 6% or less of total calories.

FAQs

Short and Tall drinks are made with one shot of espresso. Grande and Venti drinks are made with two shots of espresso.

  • Starbucks Short Gingerbread Latte has approximately 85 mg caffeine
  • Starbucks Tall Gingerbread Latte has approximately 85 mg caffeine
  • Starbucks Grande Gingerbread Latte has approximately 170 mg caffeine
  • Starbucks Venti Gingerbread Latte has approximately 170 mg caffeine

Caffeine amounts are approximate due to varying brewing methods and time.

  • Starbucks Short Gingerbread Latte has approximately 16g sugars
  • Starbucks Tall Gingerbread Latte has 24g sugars
  • Starbucks Grande Gingerbread Latte has approximately 33g sugars
  • Starbucks Venti Gingerbread Latte has approximately 41g sugars
Starbucks gingerbread latte with text list of ingredients.

Gingerbread Latte Ingredients and Allergens

Here are the ingredients in a hot Starbucks Gingerbread flavored latte.

Ingredients

Milk, Brewed Espresso, Gingerbread Flavored Syrup, Whipped Cream, Pumpkin Spice Topping

  • Gingerbread Flavored Syrup is made with water, sugar, natural flavor, citric acid, sodium benzoate (preservative)
  • Whipped Cream is made with cream (cream, mono and diglycerides, carageenan), vanilla syrup (sugar, water, natural flavors, potassium sorbate, citric acid)
  • Pumpkin Spice Topping is made with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves

For comparison, check ingredients in Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte.

This guide is provided for general information purposes only. Starbucks may change its recipes or suppliers without notice. Do not rely on this guide if you have a food sensitivity or allergy. Contact Starbucks customer service and consult your physician with any dietary concerns. Neither Nutrition & Ingredients nor its staff assume any responsibility for individuals with food allergies.

Allergens

A gingerbread-flavored latte is made with milk.

Menu items at Starbucks are stored, prepared, and/or served using shared kitchen equipment and may come into contact and contain common allergens as a result of cross-contamination.

Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens source: Starbucks official website. Beverage product image courtesy of Starbucks. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for research and commentary related to fast food nutrition reports.

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