The Sweetest Coffee Drinks for the Holidays

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Category: Wine, Spirits, Epicurean
Published on Sunday, 13 December 2015 07:30
Written by Sabrina Perry

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With Thanksgiving in the past, and the rest of the holiday season upon us, many belts have been loosened to make room for the extra holiday weight. While the holidays are a well-known time for increased sugar intake, many coffee companies are taking it to the next level.

The experts at HealthGrove decided to analyze the nutrition data from 12 of the largest coffee chains in the U.S. to find the 25 sugariest drinks of the holiday season. All data is for medium-sized drinks made with skim milk and whipped cream. Each of these drinks, even No. 25, has well over 100 percent the daily recommended value of sugar for both men (37.5 grams) and women (25 grams).

With 56 grams of sugar, Starbucks’ Salted Caramel Mocha has approximately 200 percent the daily recommended value — and it’s only No. 8 on the list. The top sugariest drink has almost 250 percent.

Though these sweet concoctions have earned their place in the holiday season, they might have larger health ramifications than you realize — especially if you tend to overdo it during this time. According to the USDA, coffee consumption has been steadily increasing since 2000.

And, as you can see, coffee drinks can be hidden vessels of sugar. Here’s a look at 25 of them that you might want to consume in moderation.

#25. Peet's Coffee & Tea White Chocolate Caffe Mocha

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 120%
For Women: 180%

#24. Peet's Coffee & Tea Vanilla Caffe Latte

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 120%
For Women: 180%

#23. Peet's Coffee & Tea Coconut Macadamia Latte

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 120%
For Women: 180%

#22. Peet's Coffee & Tea Coconut Latte

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 120%
For Women: 180%

#21. McDonald's French Vanilla McCafe Latte

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 122.7%
For Women: 184%

#20. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Hazelnut Latte

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 128%
For Women: 192%

#19. McDonald's Caramel McCafe Mocha

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 136%
For Women: 204%

#18. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Vanilla Latte

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 136%
For Women: 204%

#17. Dunkin' Donuts Caramel Mocha Latte

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 136%
For Women: 204%

#16. Dunkin' Donuts Mocha Swirl Latte

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 136%
For Women: 204%

#15. Dunkin' Donuts Mint Chocolate Chip Latte

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 138.7%
For Women: 208%

#14. McDonald's McCafe Mocha

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 141.3%
For Women: 212%

#13. McDonald's White Chocolate McCafe Mocha

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 144%
For Women: 216%

#12. Dunkin' Donuts Irish Creme Latte

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 144%
For Women: 216%

#11. Peet's Coffee & Tea Caramel Caffe Latte

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 146.7%
For Women: 220%

#10. Dunkin' Donuts Caramel Swirl Latte

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 146.7%
For Women: 220%

#9. Peet's Coffee & Tea Caramel Macchiato

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 146.7%
For Women: 220%

#8. Starbucks Salted Caramel Mocha

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 149.3%
For Women: 224%

#7. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Mocha

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 154.7%
For Women: 232%

#6. Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 160%
For Women: 240%

#5. Caribou Coffee Milk Chocolate Campfire Mocha

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 165.3%
For Women: 248%

#4. Caribou Coffee Milk Chocolate Vanilla White Mocha

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 168%
For Women: 252%

#3. Caribou Coffee Milk Chocolate Berry White Mocha

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 168%
For Women: 252%

#2. Caribou Coffee Milk Chocolate Mint Condition Mocha

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 173.3%
For Women: 260%

#1. Caribou Coffee Milk Chocolate Turtle Mocha

Percent of Daily Value of Sugar


For Men: 176%
For Women: 264%

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