NescafeDairy Beverages#11 of 13 in categoryRating 2.7/5

Nescafe Cafe Style Iced Latte

Red flags

  • Red flag: High added sugar (6.5g per 100ml)
  • Red flag: Contains Carrageenan

Green flags

  • Green flag: Low sodium

Ingredients, decoded

11 listed
  • Toned milk (55%)
  • Water
  • Sugar
  • Milk solids
  • Coffee (0.6%)
  • Thickeners (1440, 415)
  • Acidity regulators (500(ii), 332(ii))
  • Nature-identical flavouring substances
  • Emulsifier (322(i))
  • Stabilizer (407)
  • Iodized salt
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

EB3

Nutrition per 100 ml
ENutritionBIngredients3Risk
VerdictPOOR
Energy56 kcal
Protein2.2 g
Carbohydrates8.6 g
Total sugars6.7 g
Added sugars6.5 g
Total fat1.5 g
Saturated fat1.3 g
Cholesterol4.3 mg
Sodium57.3 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Milky cold coffee with only 0.6% coffee

Nescafé Cafe Style Iced Latte is toned milk (55%), water, sugar, milk solids and coffee (0.6%), with two thickeners, two acidity regulators, nature-identical flavouring, lecithin, carrageenan and salt.

CleanPlate scores it EB3. The E for nutrition is low: almost no credited protein, fibre or micronutrients per 100 ml. The B for ingredients reflects whole or lightly processed ingredients (led by toned milk, sugar and milk solids), with additives that cost points: carrageenan, flavouring, hydroxypropyl starch and xanthan gum. The 3 for risk comes mainly from free sugar (6.5 g per 100 ml) and sodium (57.3 mg per 100 ml).

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • Product name

    “Cafe Style Iced Latte”

    Partly true

    A latte is milk and coffee: milk is 55% here, but coffee is only 0.6% of the drink.

How EB3 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 ml.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
E

Very low nutrient density

Protein
2.2 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
56 kcal

Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
B

Good, few concerning additives

Base
Toned milk
Sweeteners
Sugar
Additives
6
Flagged
Carrageenan

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
3

Moderate risk

Added sugar
6.5 g
Sodium
57.3 mg
Saturated fat
1.3 g

Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Toned milk 55%, water, sugar, milk solids, coffee 0.6%, thickeners (INS 1440, 415), acidity regulators (INS 500(ii), 332(ii)), nature-identical flavouring substances, emulsifier (INS 322(i)), stabiliser (INS 407) and iodised salt.

Per 100 ml: 56 kcal, 1.5 g fat of which 1.3 g saturated, 6.7 g sugar of which 6.5 g added, 2.2 g protein, 57.3 mg sodium. Per 100 ml from the Nutrition Information text (the structured fields print protein as 2 g and no energy). The panel has no trans fat line, which costs 2 label points and makes the score provisional. Carrageenan costs 6 points.

Ingredients to watch

  • Added sugarConcern

    6.5 g per 100 ml, about 11 g in a 170 ml pack.

  • Carrageenan and thickenersWorth watching

    Carrageenan (-6), a modified starch and xanthan gum cost 10 points.

  • MilkFine

    Toned milk is 55% and gives 2.2 g of protein per 100 ml.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Iced coffee is a low-sugar coffee"

With 6.5 g of added sugar per 100 ml it is closer to a sweet milk drink than to black coffee.

Myth: "Café style means café quality"

Coffee is 0.6%; the flavour is topped up with nature-identical flavouring.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsOccasionally
  • ChildrenRarely
  • Diabetes or prediabetesLimit

Smarter ways to eat it

Home cold brew

Cold-brew coffee with milk and no sugar gives a bigger coffee share.

One pack

A 170 ml pack is one serving.

Common questions

Is Nescafe Cafe Style Iced Latte healthy?

Nescafe Cafe Style Iced Latte scores EB3 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: High added sugar (6.5g per 100ml); Contains Carrageenan. On the plus side: Low sodium.

What does the EB3 score mean?

The first letter (E) grades nutritional value: very low nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk.

Which ingredients in Nescafe Cafe Style Iced Latte should I watch?

Stabilizer (407) (Carrageenan).

Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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