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The Dunkin’ Donuts caramel latte is a latte made with Caramel Swirl, and the iced version has 230 calories in a Small, 340 in a Medium and 450 in a Large. It is not a separate recipe, so it is priced like a regular latte: about $3.99 to $4.99 hot and $4.29 to $5.29 iced before any swirl charge. Prices are typical US prices and vary by location, because Dunkin’ stores are franchised and set their own prices.

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Dunkin’ Caramel Latte Price by Size (2026)

Dunkin’ has no standalone caramel latte on its menu, so there is no separate published price. You order a latte with Caramel Swirl, and it is priced like the Dunkin’ latte on the Dunkin’ menu with prices: about $3.99 for a hot Small and $4.99 for a hot Large. The iced latte runs $4.29 to $5.29 across the same three sizes.

Dunkin’ does not publish a separate charge for Caramel Swirl. Menu reports say that the standard pumps come with the drink and that extra pumps usually add $0.10 to $0.25, but none confirms a fixed swirl upcharge, so read the table as the base price. Prices are typical US prices and vary by location, so check the Dunkin’ app for your store’s exact total.

Dunkin’ Caramel Latte Calories, Sugar & Caffeine by Size

A Medium Dunkin’ caramel latte has about 340 calories, 52 grams of sugar and 166 mg of caffeine. The Small has 230 calories and the Large 450, so each step up adds about 110. Calories and sugar are FatSecret and getmistapp figures for the iced caramel swirl latte with whole milk, and caffeine comes from getmistapp and Caffeine Informer because Dunkin’s nutrition guide has no caffeine column.

The swirl supplies about half the calories. A plain Medium latte has 170 calories, so the swirl adds about 170 of the 340. All 35 grams of added sugar come from the swirl, and the rest of the 52 grams comes from the milk. Our calorie chart lists the same figures for other Dunkin’ drinks.

Added Sugar vs the Daily Value

The FDA sets the Daily Value for added sugars at 50 grams a day on a 2,000-calorie diet. A Small caramel latte uses 46% of that, a Medium 70% and a Large 92%. At 35 grams, a Medium holds roughly 9 teaspoons of added sugar. Caffeine is a separate question: a Large’s 252 mg is about 63% of the 400 mg a day the FDA says is not generally linked to negative effects in healthy adults.

Caramel Latte vs Caramel Macchiato: What’s the Difference?

Both drinks are espresso and milk with Caramel Swirl, but the proportions differ. The latte is mostly milk, while Dunkin’s macchiato is a layered drink with more espresso and less milk. The swirl adds the same amount to both, about 170 calories and 35 g of added sugar in a Medium, so the gap comes from milk and espresso.

That makes the caramel macchiato the lighter and stronger of the two. A Medium has 290 calories and 284 mg of caffeine, against 340 calories and 166 mg in the caramel latte. The plain macchiato and iced macchiato guides show the same pattern without the swirl: a plain Medium macchiato has 120 calories and 284 mg, against 170 calories and 166 mg for a plain latte.

Hot vs Iced Caramel Latte: Size, Price and Strength

A hot caramel latte comes in a smaller cup than an iced one: 10, 14 and 20 fluid ounces against 16, 24 and 32. Published nutrition data gives a plain hot and iced latte of the same size name the same calories and caffeine, so the bigger iced cup does not add espresso. That is why caffeine per ounce runs about 12 to 13 mg hot but only 7 to 8 mg iced.

The caramel figures on this page come from the iced listing, because the sources used here do not list the hot caramel latte separately. A Medium mocha swirl latte is listed at 330 calories hot or iced, so a hot caramel latte likely lands close, but treat that as an estimate. Hot is cheaper: the iced version adds about $0.30 at every size.

What’s in a Dunkin’ Caramel Latte and How It’s Made

A Dunkin’ caramel latte is espresso, milk and Caramel Swirl, served over ice in the iced version. The nutrition figures above assume whole milk, the milk used in the published listings. Because there is no dedicated recipe, the name matters less than the order: a latte with Caramel Swirl, in any size.

Caramel is one of four year-round sweetened swirls, alongside French Vanilla, Mocha and Butter Pecan. Every swirl except Mocha is made with sweetened condensed milk, while the unsweetened flavor shots add about 5 to 10 calories and no sugar. The shot lineup is vanilla, hazelnut, toasted almond, blueberry, raspberry and coconut, so there is no unsweetened caramel option.

The Standard Build

• Espresso: the same base as a plain latte, so caffeine stays at 118, 166 and 252 mg.
• Milk: whole milk in the published figures, with free swaps covered below.
• Caramel Swirl: the only sweetener, at an inferred 2, 3 and 4 pumps by size.

Milk Choices and Dairy

Skim milk, oatmilk and almondmilk are all available, and Dunkin’ dropped its non-dairy milk surcharge on March 5, 2025. Protein Milk, added in January 2026, still costs extra. Caramel Swirl itself contains dairy, so oatmilk or almondmilk does not make this drink dairy-free. Our Dunkin’ espresso drinks hub covers the rest of the espresso lineup.

Allergen and Diet Note

Dunkin’s official Allergen and Ingredient Guide, last updated September 21, 2026, lists Milk for dairy espresso drinks and Tree Nuts for almondmilk drinks. It also warns that items may contain or touch common allergens through shared equipment, so cross-contact is possible. Tell staff about any allergy before ordering; our allergen guide links to the official documents.

Caramel Swirl Pumps, Milk Swaps & Other Customizations

The easiest way to change a caramel latte is to change the pumps. Each pump of Caramel Swirl adds about 55 calories and 11.5 grams of added sugar, and the calorie math points to 2, 3 and 4 pumps in a Small, Medium and Large. Dunkin’ does not publish the caramel pump counts, so treat those numbers as inferred rather than official.

Milk is the second lever for cutting calories. Switching a Medium from whole milk to skim or almondmilk takes about 70 calories off a plain latte, at no extra charge. Seasonal swirls rotate too: Pumpkin and Tiramisu arrived with the fall menu on August 19, 2026 as limited-time add-ons with no announced end date. Check the fall menu and your app before counting on them, since availability varies by store.

Best Value: Which Caramel Latte Size Should You Buy?

Per ounce, the Large iced caramel latte is the cheapest at about 16.5¢, against 26.8¢ for the Small, using plain latte base prices. Calories move the other way, since every step up adds about 110. The Medium is the middle ground at 340 calories and about 20.0¢ per ounce.

Each size step costs $0.50 at typical prices, which makes the Large the cheaper way to buy caffeine. Medium to Large adds 86 mg for the same $0.50 that buys only 48 mg from Small to Medium. The cost is sugar, because a Large reaches 92% of the added-sugar Daily Value.

What a Full Order Costs

Dunkin’s limited-time $6 Meal Deal (a Bacon, Egg & Cheese or Egg & Cheese, hash browns and a medium hot or iced coffee) excludes espresso drinks, so a caramel latte does not qualify. The table below prices the latte with breakfast bought separately instead. Our coupons and deals page lists current offers, and participation varies by store.

Best Ways to Order a Dunkin’ Caramel Latte

The best caramel latte depends on whether you care most about calories, caffeine, price or sweetness. The picks below rest on the published numbers rather than taste claims. Each is built from standard menu parts, so order it by naming the latte, the milk and the pump count rather than a nickname.

Two changes do most of the work: fewer pumps and a different milk. One pump fewer drops about 55 calories, and a skim or almondmilk swap drops about 70 more. Together they take a 340-calorie Medium toward 215 calories, an estimate built from published figures.

How to Order a Caramel Latte in the App, Drive-Thru or Store

The Dunkin’ app lets you pick the swirl and milk yourself and shows your store’s exact price before you pay, and members of Dunkin’ Rewards earn points on their orders. Our cup sizes chart lists every hot and iced size in ounces. At the counter or drive-thru, follow the same order as the steps below.

1. Say the size and hot or iced first; the iced cup is bigger (24 oz vs 14 oz for a Medium) and costs about $0.30 more.
2. Ask for a latte with Caramel Swirl, not the Caramel Craze Signature Latte, which adds whipped cream, caramel drizzle and cinnamon sugar.
3. Add your pump count (one fewer for less sugar) and your milk in the same request.
4. Check the total before paying, since swirl and extra-pump charges vary by store.

Dunkin’ Caramel Latte vs Other Dunkin’ Swirl Lattes

Among the four year-round swirls, caramel is the heaviest by a small margin. A Medium caramel latte has 340 calories and 52 g of sugar, against 330 calories for the mocha latte, French Vanilla and Butter Pecan versions. Mocha is the only swirl that adds caffeine, lifting a Medium to 184 mg.

Signature Lattes add toppings, which pushes calories higher. The Caramel Craze Signature Latte, a caramel latte with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and cinnamon sugar, is listed at about 410 calories in a Medium, but Dunkin’ has not confirmed it for 2026, so check the app first. Dunkin’s limited-time Avengers: Doomsday menu, announced October 6, 2026 for participating US restaurants from November 4, adds the Iced Captain’ccino, made with espresso, caramel flavor and coffee milk over ice.

Final Verdict: Is the Dunkin’ Caramel Latte Worth It?

Yes, if you want a sweet, milky espresso drink you can adjust by size, pumps and milk. A Medium costs the plain latte price, about $4.49 hot or $4.79 iced before any swirl charge, and delivers 340 calories and 166 mg of caffeine. The catch is sugar: its 35 g of added sugar is 70% of the Daily Value in one drink.

The smartest versions are a Small, a Medium with one pump fewer, or a caramel macchiato when you want more caffeine for fewer calories. If sugar is the main concern, the healthiest Dunkin’ drinks list includes an almondmilk latte at about 100 calories and 15 g of sugar. The Dunkin’ coffee menu covers every other espresso option if caramel is not the right fit.

Sources and further reading: Dunkin’ official menu and nutrition information, FDA: how much caffeine is too much, FDA: added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label. Prices are typical US prices and vary by location.

Dunkin’ Donuts Caramel Latte: Frequently Asked Questions

Most questions about the Dunkin’ caramel latte come down to the name, the sugar and the price. The name causes the most confusion, since Dunkin’ sells a latte with Caramel Swirl rather than a dedicated caramel latte. Sugar comes next, because the swirl supplies 35 of the 52 grams in a Medium.

Prices are typical 2026 US base prices for a plain latte, and every franchised store can charge differently. Calorie and sugar figures come from FatSecret and getmistapp listings for the iced caramel swirl latte, and caffeine from getmistapp and Caffeine Informer. Trust your app’s store price over any table, since the app shows what your location charges.