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Nutritional Value of Cappuccino

Cappuccino has become an important beverage for many who rise early in the morning. It's a part of every coffeehouse menu. While there are multiple types of cappuccinos available, this guide focuses on the nutritional information for Starbuck's version of the beverage. One serving is equal to one 12oz.
whole milk Cappuccino.

  1. Calories and Fat

    • There are 120 calories in the 12oz. serving of cappuccino from Starbucks. The majority of the calories in the drink come from the higher fat content of the drink. One serving has 6.3g of fat. This is 10 percent of your daily recommended amount of fat. Of this, 4g are saturated fat. This is 20 percent of your daily recommended amount of saturated fat. Saturated fat is considered an unhealthy fat because it can lead to atherosclerosis and heart disease.

    Cholesterol and Sodium

    • Many people fail to think about cholesterol and sodium when thinking about coffee drinks, simply because their inclusion is unexpected. Surprisingly, one serving of cappuccino from Starbucks has 9 percent of your daily value of cholesterol, with 26mg. One serving also has 92mg of sodium. This is 4 percent of your daily value of sodium. High sodium levels in the body can lead to high blood pressure, while high cholesterol levels can lead to heart problems, including atherosclerosis.

    Protein and Sugars

    • The whole milk in this cappuccino brings 6g of protein per serving. This is 13 percent of your daily recommended amount of protein, important for your hair, skin, nails and muscles. The cappuccino is high in sugar, unfortunately, with 8.6g per serving. Too much sugar can be stored in the body, causing weight gain.

    Vitamins

    • Starbuck's Whole Milk Cappuccino has a low nutritional value. The drink has negligible amounts of most vitamins. It does have 5 percent of your daily recommended amount of vitamin A, however. The body uses Vitamin A in multiple ways, including cell reproduction, eye and vision strength, and the development of multiple aspects of the reproductive system in both males and females, according to Nutrition Data.

    Minerals

    • Starbuck's Whole Milk Cappuccino does offer one nutritional benefit and that's calcium. One serving has 229mg of calcium. This is 23 percent of your daily recommended value. Calcium is important for strong bones and teeth, but your muscles also need it. Calcium can help those who are trying to prevent osteoporosis as well. Nutrition Data also claims that calcium may help lower blood pressure.

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