McDonald’s McCafé French Vanilla Latte: nutrition and allergens
McDonald’s lists the McCafé French Vanilla Latte in 3 sizes, from 250 calories (Small) to 400 calories (Large). The Small has 6 g fat, 41 g carbohydrate, 8 g protein and 90 mg sodium.
McDonald’s nutrition information for this item is dated January 2022. It is the latest the chain publishes, so newer or changed recipes may differ.
Nutrition facts
| Per serving | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 | 320 | 400 |
| Total fat (g) | 6 8% | 8 10% | 11 14% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 4 20% | 5 25% | 6 30% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 25 8% | 35 12% | 40 13% |
| Sodium (mg) | 90 4% | 115 5% | 150 7% |
| Potassium (mg) | 430 9% | 540 11% | 680 14% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 41 15% | 52 19% | 63 23% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% |
| Total sugars (g) | 30 | 38 | 47 |
| Added sugars (g) | 20 40% | 25 50% | 31 62% |
| Protein (g) | 8 16% | 10 20% | 12 24% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 2 mcg | 4 mcg |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 330 mg | 420 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Percentages are the share of the FDA Daily Value for adults and children 4 and over, worked out from McDonald’s published amounts (how % Daily Value works). A dash means McDonald’s does not publish that value for this size.
Using the FDA’s rule of thumb that 5% of the Daily Value or less per serving is low and 20% or more is high, the Small size is high in added sugars (40%) and saturated fat (20%) and is low in sodium and dietary fiber. Add it up with other items in the McDonald’s nutrition calculator.
Allergens
According to McDonald’s, the McCafé French Vanilla Latte contains milk.
| Milk | Contains |
|---|---|
| Egg | Not listed |
| Fish | Not listed |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not listed |
| Tree nuts | Not listed |
| Peanuts | Not listed |
| Wheat | Not listed |
| Soy | Not listed |
| Sesame | Not listed |
McDonald’s provides supplier ingredient information for the nine major US food allergens (egg, milk, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish and sesame), but warns that its kitchens share cooking and preparation areas, equipment and utensils, so any item may come into contact with other foods, including allergens. It does not claim any US menu item as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal or kosher.
Ingredients
Whole Milk: Milk, vitamin D3 added. | French Vanilla Syrup: Sugar, water, corn syrup, glycerin, contains 2% or less: natural flavor, potassium sorbate (preservative), citric acid, caramel color. | Vanilla Syrup: Sugar, water, contains 2% or less of the following: natural flavors, citric acid, potassium sorbate (preservative), fruit juice (color). | Water: Water. | Espresso: Espresso.
Other items in McCafé Coffees at McDonald’s
By calories (Small), the McCafé French Vanilla Latte ranks 17 of 23 in McDonald’s McCafé Coffees section, from lowest to highest. The table shows the 9 items nearest to it; each item is compared at its first listed size.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| McCafé Iced Caramel MacchiatoSmall | 200 |
| McCafé French Vanilla CappuccinoSmall | 210 |
| McCafé Caramel CappuccinoSmall | 210 |
| McCafé Caramel LatteSmall | 250 |
| McCafé French Vanilla LatteSmall | 250 |
| McCafé Caramel MacchiatoSmall | 260 |
| McCafé Iced Mocha LatteSmall | 270 |
| McCafé Mocha LatteSmall | 290 |
| McCafé Hot ChocolateSmall | 360 |
Nutrition for all 23 items in McCafé Coffees at McDonald’s
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Lattes at other chains
McDonald’s is one of 4 chains on this site that sell lattes. Of the 71 at other chains, 52 have fewer calories and 19 have the same or more than the McCafé French Vanilla Latte (Small), comparing each at its first listed size; portions differ, so check the serving on each item’s page.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Dunkin' Hot Latte with AlmondMilkSmall | 70 |
| Dunkin' Hot Latte with Skim MilkSmall | 70 |
| Dunkin' Iced Latte with AlmondMilkSmall | 70 |
| Dunkin' Iced Latte with Skim MilkSmall | 70 |
| Dunkin' Hot Latte with OatmilkSmall | 90 |
| Dunkin' Iced Latte with OatmilkSmall | 90 |
| Starbucks Caffè LatteShort | 100 |
| Starbucks Lavender LatteShort | 100 |
Compare all lattes side by side (72 items at 4 chains)
Sources
- 1 McDonald’s, McDonald’s USA Nutrition Calculator and product pages Covers nutrition, allergens, ingredients and menu · Updated continuously; the site notes values are “correct as of January 2022, unless stated otherwise” · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 2 McDonald’s, McDonald’s USA full menu category pages Covers menu · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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