Cortado calories
A Short Cortado (8 fl oz) has 90 calories, 6 g of sugar (about 2 teaspoons) and 230 mg of caffeine, according to Starbucks' published nutrition.
Cortado nutrition by size
| Size | Calories | Sugar | Fat | Protein | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short (8 fl oz) | 90 | 6 g | 4.5 g | 5 g | 230 mg |
Standard recipe, US menu, checked against starbucks.com on October 19, 2026.
Full nutrition, Short
- Calories90
- Total fat4.5 g
- Saturated fat2.5 g
- Total carbohydrate8 g
- Total sugars6 g
- Protein5 g
- Sodium60 mg
- Caffeine230 mg
How it compares
Among the 26 hot espresso drinks in our calculator, the Cortado ranks 5 of 26 for calories at its standard size. The range runs from 5 calories (Espresso) to 390 calories (Pumpkin Spice Latte).
Caffeine
The Short has 230 mg of caffeine, 57% of the 400 mg a day the FDA cites as not generally linked to negative effects in most healthy adults. Add up your day with our caffeine calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a Cortado?
A Short has 90 calories.
How much sugar is in a Cortado?
A Short has 6 g of total sugars, about 2 teaspoons.
How much caffeine is in a Cortado?
A Short has 230 mg of caffeine.
How much protein is in a Cortado?
A Short has 5 g of protein.
More hot espresso
- Espresso5 cal, Solo
- Caffè Americano15 cal, Grande
- Espresso Macchiato15 cal, Doppio
- Espresso Con Panna35 cal, Doppio
- Pecan Cortado130 cal, Short
- Brown Sugar Oatmilk Cortado130 cal, Short
Source: Starbucks US menu and nutrition information (starbucks.com), checked October 19, 2026. NutriCalc Hub is independent and not affiliated with Starbucks. How we calculate.