Cappuccino vs latte: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: cappuccino scores 65/100 and latte 62/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Cappuccino
40 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup (8 oz): 240 g
Latte
43 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup (12 oz): 340 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even40 vs 43 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even2.5 vs 2.7 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even3.8 vs 4.2 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even134 vs 136 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even1 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Cappuccino, 100 g | Latte, 100 g | Cappuccino, 240 g | Latte, 340 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 40 kcal | 43 kcal | 96 kcal | 146 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 2.7 g | 6 g | 9.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g | 4.3 g | 9.6 g | 14 g |
| Sugars | 3.8 g | 4.2 g | 9.1 g | 14 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g | 1.7 g | 3.7 g | 5.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 1.1 g | 2.3 g | 3.6 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0.2 mg | 0.5 mg | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 41 µg | 45 µg | 99 µg | 154 µg |
| Potassium | 134 mg | 136 mg | 321 mg | 461 mg |
| Iron | <0.1 mg | <0.1 mg | 0.1 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 99 mg | 217 mg | 337 mg |
| Magnesium | 28 mg | 23 mg | 68 mg | 79 mg |
| Sodium | 39 mg | 41 mg | 93 mg | 140 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.