How healthy is macchiato?
Is macchiato healthy? Yes, for most people. Macchiato scores 78/100 on the HowHealthyIs Score: 100 g provides 26 kcal and 57 mg magnesium. An espresso macchiato is a shot of espresso "marked" with a spoonful of milk foam: a few calories and a full dose of espresso flavor. Source: standard recipe, USDA FoodData Central ingredients.
Score explained
The score compares nutrient density per 100 kcal across every food we cover (NRF9.3 method). Macchiato ranks higher than 78% of them.
Counts in favor (% daily value per 100 kcal)
- Magnesium52%
- Calcium12%
- Potassium10%
- Protein9%
- Vitamin A7%
- Iron2%
- Vitamin E1%
- Vitamin C1%
- Fiber0%
Counts against
- Saturated fat13%
- Added sugars0%
- Sodium4%
Raw NRF9.3: 92 minus 17 = 75. The score is not a verdict on whether to eat a food; portion, the whole meal and your own health matter more. Full methodology
How many calories are in macchiato?
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 26 kcal | 16 kcal | |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.7 g | 1.6 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | 1 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 1.2 g | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 0.4 g | 2% |
| Omega-3 fats | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 15 µg | 9.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | <0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 µg | 0.3 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | <0.1 mg | <0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 µg | 0.1 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 µg | <0.1 µg | 4% |
| Folate | 2.3 µg | 1.4 µg | 0% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 39 mg | 23 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | <0.1 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 121 mg | 72 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 57 mg | 34 mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | <0.1 mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 24 mg | 14 mg | 1% |
Estimated from the standard recipe below, using USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Values rounded.
What is in a standard macchiato?
We estimate macchiato from this standard recipe (one serving, about 60 g cooked), using USDA values for each ingredient. Home and restaurant versions vary. This is the small Italian espresso macchiato, modeled with whole milk foam.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Espresso (1 generous shot) | 40 g |
| Spoonful of foamed whole milk | 20 g |
Why is macchiato good for you?
A typical portion does not supply 10% or more of the daily value for any of the nine nutrients we score.
Good ways to use it
- A quick coffee after a meal
- Taking the edge off espresso without much milk
What should you watch out for?
- Not the same as a chain caramel macchiato, which is a large sweetened latte with syrup and caramel sauce.
Which drinks score higher?
Other drinks with more nutrition per calorie. Variety matters more than picking one winner.