Calories in Starbucks Espresso Shot (1 Shot) come to just 5 in the only size this drink is offered in, Tall, making it one of the lightest add-ons you can order.
That single shot carries only 0.8g of sugar and zero fat, since this is pure espresso with nothing added. Protein and sodium are both essentially negligible.
This is exactly what goes into building drinks like the Espresso Solo, so it’s useful to know if you’re adding an extra shot to any drink.
Espresso shot (1 shot) Nutrition Facts
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Long-Term Health Impact
After 1 Week
Drinking a daily Grande Espresso shot (1 shot) adds 35 calories to your week — about 7 minutes of brisk walking to offset.
After 1 Month
Over a month, that's 150 calories — roughly 0.0 lb of potential weight gain if it isn't offset by activity.
After 1 Year
Over a year, a daily Grande Espresso shot (1 shot) totals 1825 calories and 0.3kg of sugar — equivalent to about 18 miles of jogging to burn off.