Is there any sugar in a Cappuccino? Cappuccino. Those frothy coffee drinks you order when you want a shorter frothier coffee than a latte. But exactly how much sugar is in these frothy coffees that everybody knows and loves? This is the question I am going to be answering in this post.
To answer that question, I have collated the sugar content data of the cappuccinos from four of the big coffee chains – Starbucks, Dunkin’, Peet’s, and Scooter’s. I also used this data to make a few deductions of how to order a lower-sugar cappuccino.
So, let’s dig in, is there any sugar in a cappuccino?
How Much Sugar is in a Cappuccino?
As a general rule, sugar is not added to cappuccinos. However, the milk used in Cappuccinos does contain sugar. Ordering a cappuccino with dairy-free milk often reduces the total sugar content.
Before we dig in, if you are interested in the sugar content of other popular drinks at coffee chains then make sure to check out the following posts:
- How Do You Order a Latte with Less Sugar?
- How Do You Reduce Sugar in a Caramel Macchiato?
- How Do You Order Mocha with Less Sugar?
- Does Matcha Contain a Lot of Sugar Matcha?
- How Much Sugar is in a Chai Tea Latte?
- How Much Sugar is in Hot Chocolate?
- Does Iced Coffee Contain a Lot of Sugar?
- Is there a lot of Sugar in Iced Tea?
STARBUCKS
How Much Sugar is in Starbucks’ Cappuccinos?
On the Starbucks website, Starbucks provides the nutritional data for a drink based on the size ordered. However, that nutritional data does not update based on customizations (for example if you ordered a cappuccino with a different milk). So, the below sugar contents are for the different sizes of cappuccinos at Starbucks ordered with 2% milk.
| Starbucks’ Cup Size | Sugar Content of Starbucks’ Cappuccino Made With 2% Milk |
|---|---|
| Short | 6g |
| Tall | 9g |
| Grande | 12g |
| Venti | 19g |
Even though Starbucks does not provide the nutritional information for ordering a cappuccino with an alternative milk, this Starbucks document here shows that soy milk and coconut milk at Starbucks are lower in sugar than dairy milk. So, one way to reduce the total sugar content of your Starbucks cappuccino is to order yours with soy milk or coconut milk.
How to Order a Lower Sugar Cappuccino at Starbucks?
In conclusion, the best way to reduce the total sugar content of a cappuccino at Starbucks is to order as follows:
- order a short size.
- order with soy or coconut milk.
If you are interested in other lower-sugar drinks at Starbucks, then make sure to check out the following posts I wrote:
- Which Frappuccinos Contain the Least Sugar?
- 34 Best Low Sugar Drinks at Starbucks (10g of sugar or less)
- 12 Lowest Sugar Starbucks Cold Drinks You Need To Know
DUNKIN’
How Much Sugar is in a Dunkin’ Cappuccino?
Dunkin’s website only provides the nutritional data of a cappuccino ordered with whole or skimmed milk, which I have collated below.
| Dunkin’ Cup Size | Sugar Content of Dunkin’ Cappuccino Made with Whole or Skimmed Milk |
|---|---|
| Small | 6g |
| Medium | 9g |
| Large | 12g |
As you can see the sugar content of a Dunkin’ cappuccino is the same regardless of if it is ordered with whole or skimmed milk.
It is interesting to know that the sugar contents of small to large sized cappuccinos at Dunkin’ are the same as short-grande sized cappuccinos at Starbucks.
How to Order a Lower Sugar Cappuccino at Dunkin’?
In conclusion, the best way to reduce the total sugar content of a cappuccino at Starbucks is to order as follows:
- order a short size.
- order with soy or coconut milk (if available)
If you want to read more about lower sugar options at Dunkin, then make sure to check out the following posts I wrote on the topic:
PEET’S
How Much Sugar is in a Peet’s Cappuccino?
There is only one size of Cappuccino available at Peet’s. I have collated the sugar content data of a cappuccino at Peet’s made with the 6 kinds of milk available below:
| Milk In Peet’s Cappuccino | Sugar Content in Peet’s Cappuccino |
|---|---|
| 2% | 5g |
| Whole Milk | 6g |
| Non-Fat Milk | 6g |
| Soy Milk | 3g |
| Almond Milk | 4g |
| Oat Milk | 2g |
How to Order a Lower Sugar Cappuccino at Peet’s?
As you can see the best way to limit the sugar content of a cappuccino at Peet’s is to order yours with oat milk. I mean 2g of total sugar for a delicious creamy frothy coffee? That is a total win in my opinion.
If you aren’t a fan of oat milk (I mean, why wouldn’t you be though?!) then soy or almond milk are also lower total sugar options than dairy.
You can read more about the other lowest sugar drinks at Peet’s here – Low Sugar and Zero Sugar Drinks from Peet’s.
SCOOTER’S
How Much Sugar is in a Scooter’s Cappuccino?
I have put together the sugar content data for cappuccinos at Scooter’s Coffee depending on the size ordered as well as the kind of milk ordered.
| Scooter’s Cup Size | 2% Milk | Skimmed Milk | Whole Milk | Coconut Milk | Almond Milk | Oat Milk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 13g | 14g | 13g | 9g | 10g | 6g |
| Medium | 18g | 19g | 18g | 12g | 14g | 8g |
| Large | 24g | 25g | 24g | 16g | 18g | 10g |
How to Order a Lower Sugar Cappuccino at Scooter’s Coffee?
As you can see, the best way of reading the sugar content of a cappuccino at Scooter’s is to –
- order a small size.
- order with oat milk.
If you want to find out about the lowest sugar drinks at Scooter’s then make sure to read the post I wrote on the topic – Sugar-Free and Low Sugar Drinks at Scooter’s Coffee.
Sugar In Cappuccinos F&Q
Is There Any Sugar in a Cappuccino?
As a general rule, there is not usually added sugar in a cappuccino but there is naturally occurring sugar from the milk.
Is Sugar Added to Cappuccinos?
Sugar does not tend to be added to cappuccinos, but there is still naturally occurring sugar in the milk.
How Many Grams of Sugar is in a Starbucks Cappuccino?
As a general rule, there are 6g-19g of sugar in a Starbucks cappuccino depending on the size. This is for a Starbucks cappuccino made with 2% milk.
Do Starbucks Cappuccinos Have Sugar in Them?
Starbucks Cappuccinos have sugar in them from the milk, but there is no added sugar in Starbucks cappuccinos.
Are Dunkin’s Iced Cappuccinos Sweetened?
Dunkin’s Iced cappuccinos are not sweetened. There is, however, naturally occurring sugar in Dunkin’s Iced cappuccinos from the milk.
Is There Any Sugar in a Cappuccino? – The Final Bite
Is there any sugar in a Cappuccino? What have we learned from the above? Well, if you love a cappuccino then the good news is that these can be lower-sugar coffee drinks. If you are looking to reduce the sugar content of your cappuccino, then there are a few things you can always do no matter what coffee chain you order it from. Order the smallest size available and always substitute any dairy milk with lower sugar plant-based alternative. As for which chain has the lowest sugar Cappuccino? Well, you are best to order from Peet’s which has 5g of sugar for 2% milk – WIN.
And Remember…
Ingredients and/or manufacturing processes may change. Always double-check ingredient lists and nutritional information before purchasing any food items.
WANT TO FIND MORE LOW SUGAR OPTIONS?
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