Espresso calories
A Solo Espresso (1 shot) has 5 calories, 0 g of sugar and 75 mg of caffeine, according to Starbucks' published nutrition.
Espresso nutrition by size
| Size | Calories | Sugar | Fat | Protein | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo (1 shot) | 5 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 75 mg |
| Doppio (2 shots) | 10 | 0 g | 0 g | 1 g | 150 mg |
Standard recipe, US menu, checked against starbucks.com on October 19, 2026.
Full nutrition, Solo
- Calories5
- Total fat0 g
- Saturated fat0 g
- Total carbohydrate1 g
- Total sugars0 g
- Protein0 g
- Caffeine75 mg
How it compares
Among the 26 hot espresso drinks in our calculator, the Espresso ranks lowest for calories at its standard size. The range runs from 5 calories (Espresso) to 390 calories (Pumpkin Spice Latte).
Caffeine
The Solo has 75 mg of caffeine, 19% 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 an Espresso?
By size: Solo 5, Doppio 10 calories, with the standard recipe.
How much sugar is in an Espresso?
A Solo has 0 g of total sugars.
How much caffeine is in an Espresso?
A Solo has 75 mg of caffeine.
What's the lowest-calorie size of the Espresso?
The Solo, at 5 calories. The Doppio has the most, at 10.
More hot espresso
- Caffè Americano15 cal, Grande
- Espresso Macchiato15 cal, Doppio
- Espresso Con Panna35 cal, Doppio
- Cortado90 cal, Short
- 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.