Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Light - All You Need To Know!

Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Light – All You Need To Know!

If you are looking for more information about a Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso light this is the article for you as I dig down and detail this beverage and talk about its flavor and nutritional facts.

Obviously, it is a light low-calorie drink, but how light and how many calories does it have?

Keep reading to find out!

Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Light

A Starbucks Doubleshot espresso light is made with the coffee giants rich espresso, cream, and reduced-fat milk to produce a great coffee that gives you an ample energy boost while still being low in calories with only 70 calories per 6.5 Oz (195 ml).

It’s low in fat with only 4 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, and zero trans fat.

With only 5 grams of sugar, it is most certainly a low-sugar coffee drink, and for this reason, it is one of my preferred canned coffee drinks.

The 5 grams of total carbohydrates all come from the sugar content.

Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Light
Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Light

Read: How much caffeine in Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso?

Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Light Review

Starbucks Doubleshot espresso light is a strong coffee beverage with an ample caffeine content of 120 mg of caffeine.

It has a creamy texture and a very smooth espresso flavor that cuts through the light creaminess for a very smooth but delicious intensity and an authentic Starbucks coffee experience.

The thinner texture and the fact that you are not getting a mouth full of sugary simple syrup and a syrupy taste in your mouth.

As a health bonus, there are 70 calories and a low sugar, carbohydrate, and low sugar content to help keep you in shape.

As a cold drink that is kept ice cold in your fridge, well shaken, and served over ice it is a fantastic beverage.

Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Light Nutrition Facts

The nutritional facts for a 6.5 Oz (195 ml) can of Starbucks Doubleshot espresso light are best shown in a table to ease reading and help you to decide if this beverage is for you or not.

See the table below for details.

Nutrient Amount Percentage Of Daily Value
Total Calories 70 3.5%
Cholesterol 15 mg 5%
Protein 2 grams N/A
Sodium 50 mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 5 grams 2%
        Of Which Fiber 0 grams 0%
        Of Which Sugar 5 grams 14% (men), 17% (Women)
Total Fat 4 grams 5%
     Of Which Saturated Fat 2.5 grams 13%
     Of Which Trans Fat 0 grams 0%

The percentage of daily values is calculated based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

This coffee beverage is rich, bold, and delicious and is sweetened with Splendida Kosher dairy. It has 5% fewer calories than the original Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso & Cream.

Read: How much caffeine in Starbucks Doubleshot espresso and cream?

Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Light Caffeine

This Starbucks doubleshot espresso drink has an ample stimulation of 120 milligrams of caffeine per 6.5 Oz (195 ml) can.

It is the most caffeinated Doubleshot espresso alongside the espresso and cream flavor.

The amount of caffeine is well below the maximum daily intake of caffeine of healthy adults and pregnant ladies which is 400 mg and 200 mg per day respectively.

Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Light Calories

This canned coffee beverage has very few calories as it is designed for people seeking to enjoy a low-calorie coffee beverage, which is very easy to achieve.

The total calorie count per 6.5 Oz (195 ml) can is 70 calories.

Coffee has very few calories, it’s just coffee grounds and water, typically only 2 to 5 calories depending on the drink size. It is what you add to your coffee, sugar, milk, cream, flavored syrups, sprinkled chocolate topping, etc, that adds to the calorie count.

Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Light Calories
Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Light

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Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Light Sugar

The sugar content of a Starbucks Doubleshot espresso light is one of the healthiest in this range of canned coffee beverages as it has only 5 grams of sugar.

If you want a Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso I’d advise you to check out this version of the drink for that reason alone.

The other flavors available have 26 grams of sugar per can.

To help you get an idea of how much this is; the American Heart Association suggests that you should consume no more than 29 grams of sugar per day if you are a woman and 36 if you are a man.

5 grams?

Obviously, not a problem when managing your sugar consumption but 26 grams?

Well, that leaves you with very little for the rest of the day.

Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Light Fat

This is a low-fat drink with only 4 grams of total fat and 2.5 grams of saturated fat and zero trans fat.

This is considerably less than the suggested maximum intake of 30 grams per day for men and 20 grams for women.

Frequently Asked Questions About Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Light

How Much Caffeine Is In Starbucks Double Shot Of Espresso Light?

Starbucks Doubleshot espresso light has 195 ml (6.5 Oz) and a caffeine content of 120 mg.

How Many Calories In A Double Shot Espresso Drink From Starbucks?

Starbucks Doubleshot espresso is a coffee beverage that gives you an authentic Starbucks coffee experience has a double shot of rich espresso and a total caffeine content of 120 mg and 140 calories per can.

How Much Caffeine Is In A Starbucks Espresso Shot?

A rich full-bodied espresso from the world’s most popular coffee shop has 75 mg of caffeine per shot and 150 mg for a double shot.

How Strong Is Starbucks Doubleshot?

Starbucks Doubleshot has from 110 mg to 120 mg of caffeine depending on the flavor and 135 mg in the Starbucks Doubleshot energy.

Is Double Espresso Stronger Than Coffee?

Yes, a bold Starbucks espresso has 75 mg of caffeine per shot and 150 mg in a double shot of espresso. A regular coffee drink has 100 mg to 120 mg, which is 50% more to almost a third more coffee.

What’s The Strongest Thing At Starbucks?

The strongest beverage in terms of caffeine content at Starbucks is their Venti 20 Oz (600 ml) brewed coffee blonde roast with a jitter-inducing 475 mg of caffeine.

The strongest coffee per fluid ounce is their ristretto, which is an espresso-based drink made with a coffee-to-water ratio of 1:1 and has an astonishing 95 mg per fluid ounce!

How Do You Drink Starbucks Doubleshot?

Shake your Starbucks doubleshot well for at least 20 seconds and pour it over ice and into a tall cold glass.

Is Blonde Espresso Stronger?

Yes, a blonde espresso has slightly more caffeine than a regular espresso.

  • Regular Espresso: 75 mg.
  • Blonde Espresso: 85 mg.

The difference is only 10 mg of caffeine, a minimal amount that your body will not notice.

Final Thoughts – Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Light

Now that you know all about a Starbucks Doubleshot espresso light canned coffee drink, what the calorie count is, how much sugar it has, and how much fat you can make a better-informed decision if this drink is for you or not.

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Derek Marshall, a certified barista by the Specialty Coffee Association possesses over two decades of experience in specialty coffee shops. He holds professional certifications for coffee brewing and barista skills. Derek is also an author with authoritative books covering various coffee topics including specialty coffee, sustainability and coffee, coffee brewing, coffee recipes, coffee cocktails and books focusing on Brazilian coffee, Vietnamese coffee, Indonesian coffee and Malaysian coffee. As a barista for over two decades, Derek Marshall has worked in specialty coffee shops across the United Kingdom, Spain, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. His expertise extends to the distinct coffee cultures, specialty beverages, and brewing techniques of each nation. Functioning as a coffee consultant, Derek charges US$50 per hour. To learn more about Derek Marshall and Latte Love Brew, visit his About Me Page. For coffee inquiries, contact him at +34-639-410-375 or Derek@LatteLoveBrew.com, mentioning your name and location

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