Mocha Latte
A mocha latte is a popular coffeehouse beverage that combines espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate, often topped with whipped cream. It is a hybrid of a latte and a hot chocolate, with origins in Italy but widely popularized in American coffee culture.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is typically high in carbohydrates and fat due to the chocolate syrup and milk, with a rough calorie count of 250-400 per serving depending on size and milk type. It provides calcium and a moderate caffeine boost, but is generally considered an indulgent treat rather than a health food.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 190 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 25 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Calcium | 280 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Selenium | 6 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The mocha latte is named after the port city of Mocha in Yemen, which was a major coffee trading center, though the drink itself is a modern invention. Its unique appeal lies in its ability to satisfy both coffee and chocolate cravings in a single, comforting cup.
