Coffee
Caffeine in McCafé Latte (Small)
142mg
per 12 oz
≈ 1 coffee≈ 2 Red Bulls36% of FDA daily max
Is that a lot?
McCafé Latte (Small) is 36% of the FDA’s recommended daily maximum, in a single 12 oz.
Green tea
Espresso
Red Bull
Coffee
McCafé Latte (Small)
FDA daily max · 400mg
Before bed
When can I drink McCafé Latte (Small) and still sleep?
Your McCafé Latte (Small) cutoff
You drink it at
Bedtime
McCafé Latte (Small) · 142 mg · assuming an average ~5 h half-life
At bedtime
47 mg
should be fine
Latest safe McCafé Latte (Small): 3:28 PM
How much caffeine is in McCafé Latte (Small)?
A small McCafé latte is built on two espresso shots, giving it about 142 mg of caffeine. Creamy and mild-tasting, it carries more caffeine than its smooth profile suggests, plus around 14 grams of sugar.
| Serving | Caffeine | Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| 12 oz | 142 mg | 14 g |
Two espresso shots.
Will McCafé Latte (Small) affect your sleep?
From 142 mg, this latte needs roughly seven hours to fall under 50 mg, so a mid-afternoon one can still be active at bedtime. A morning latte is the safer pick for an undisturbed night.
Source: McDonald's / estimate