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Item head to head · Updated June 2026

Caramel Macchiato vs Caramel Macchiato (Medium): Which Is Healthier?

Caramel Macchiato
Starbucks
Avg C 58/100
Caramel Macchiato (Medium)
McDonald’s
Avg D 49/100

By Nom Score, the Caramel Macchiato is the healthier choice — it scores 58/100 (a C) to the Caramel Macchiato (Medium)’s 49 (a D). The Caramel Macchiato has 250 calories to the Caramel Macchiato (Medium)’s 260. The Caramel Macchiato has more protein (10g vs 9g) and less sodium (150 vs 320 mg).

The numbers

Full nutrition, side by side

Every value as published by the restaurant. A green check marks the better figure in each row; carbohydrates are shown without a winner because lower isn’t automatically better.

Per item Caramel Macchiato Caramel Macchiato (Medium)
Nom Score 58C 49D
Calories 250 260
Protein (g) 10 9
Total fat (g) 7 6
Saturated fat (g) 5 4
Sodium (mg) 150 320
Total carbs (g) 35 41
Fiber (g) 0 0
Sugars (g) 33 35
Protein / 100 cal 4g 3.5g
Sodium / 100 cal 60 123

Methodology. Nutrition is as published by Starbucks and McDonald’s, current as of June 27, 2026. The Nom Score grades each item A–F on sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA Daily Values.

We compare published nutrition data only; the verdict is by Nom Score, not taste. Values may vary by location and over time. Product names and trademarks belong to their owners; Nom is an independent guide.

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Common questions

Frequently asked

Is the Caramel Macchiato or the Caramel Macchiato (Medium) healthier?
By the Nom Score, the Caramel Macchiato is the healthier of the two, scoring 58/100 (a C) versus the Caramel Macchiato (Medium)’s 49 (a D).
How many calories are in a Caramel Macchiato vs a Caramel Macchiato (Medium)?
The Caramel Macchiato (Starbucks) has 250 calories; the Caramel Macchiato (Medium) (McDonald’s) has 260.
Which has more protein, the Caramel Macchiato or the Caramel Macchiato (Medium)?
The Caramel Macchiato has more — 10g versus 9g.

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