Latte vs Caramel macchiato: caffeine compared
Latte and Caramel macchiato carry the same caffeine per serving: 150 mg each. Per fluid ounce they are about the same: 9.4 mg/oz versus 9.4 mg/oz.
| Latte | Caramel macchiato | |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 16 oz (2 shots) | 16 oz |
| Caffeine per serving | 150 mg | 150 mg |
| Per fl oz | 9.4 mg | 9.4 mg |
| Share of 400 mg/day | 38% | 38% |
| Servings to reach 400 mg | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Hours until under 50 mg | 7.9 h | 7.9 h |
| Last one for an 11 PM bedtime · standard (50 mg) | 3:05 PM | 3:05 PM |
| Last one for an 11 PM bedtime · sensitive (25 mg) | 10:05 AM | 10:05 AM |
| Share of the 200 mg pregnancy limit | 75% | 75% |
One serving of each, over 16 hours
Common questions
Which has more caffeine, Latte or Caramel macchiato?
Neither: both have about 150 mg per serving.
Which is stronger per ounce, Latte or Caramel macchiato?
About the same: 9.4 mg per fl oz for Latte and 9.4 mg for Caramel macchiato. The difference per can or cup comes from serving size.
When should I stop drinking Latte or Caramel macchiato before bed?
For an 11 PM bedtime with a 50 mg limit and a 5-hour half-life: last Latte by 3:05 PM, last Caramel macchiato by 3:05 PM. Half-life varies from about 1.5 to 9.5 hours between people.
Method
Caffeine per labeled serving, from the same drink table every calculator here uses (FDA/USDA reference amounts and manufacturer labels; see caffeine content of every drink). Brewed drinks vary batch to batch, so read these as typical values. Decay uses a 5-hour average half-life with a 45-minute absorption ramp; cutoff = bedtime − 5 h × log₂(dose ÷ limit). Percentages use the FDA's 400 mg/day figure for healthy adults and the 200 mg/day limit ACOG gives for pregnancy.
Source — Latte: Starbucks — Caffè Latte nutrition (Grande), checked 2026-10-13.
Source — Caramel macchiato: Starbucks — Caramel Macchiato nutrition (Grande), checked 2026-10-13.