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The Average Latte Has More Sugar Than a Scoop of Ice Cream

Six Things You Need to Know Before You Take a Sip

An unflavored 16-ounce latte contains 200 calories. The sugar in these beverages is stealthy, because the bitterness of the coffee covers it up. Depending on the season, Starbucks sells about 24 drinks with more than 500 calories. A McDonald's 12 ounce vanilla Latte has 33 grams of sugar, compared to a half-cup serving of Ben & Jerry's Vanilla ice cream, which has 19 grams of sugar. If you like sweetness in your morning brew, order your coffee black and add the sugar yourself, to keep a handle on how many calories get added.

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