Tim Hortons French Vanilla Cappuccino Nutrition Facts
Sweet, creamy, and globally famous Tim Hortons French Vanilla.
Select Size
260
10g
39g
3g
30g
180mg
Caffeine Content
FDA daily limit: 400mg for healthy adults
🍬 Sugar Breakdown
30g
Total Sugar
7.5
Teaspoons
120%
WHO limit ♀
High Added Sugar
This is a powdered beverage mix, meaning almost all of the sugar (39g in a Medium) is processed added sugar. That is almost 10 teaspoons of sugar per cup!
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Calorie Reality Check
Visualizing 260 calories in real food.
This exactly equals 1.2x Classic Donuts
(220 cal per classic donut)
🧑⚕️ Expert Dietitian Tips
Treat It Like Dessert
With up to 570 calories, this is a liquid dessert. Enjoy it occasionally rather than as a daily morning coffee.
The Half-and-Half Hack
Ask for half French Vanilla and half regular black Coffee. You get the flavor but cut the calories and sugar exactly in half!
No Customization
Because it comes from a powder machine, you cannot make it dairy-free or sugar-free.
🔄 Healthier Alternatives
Serving Size: 1 Small (French Vanilla Cappuccino)
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value*
* % DV based on 2,000 cal diet. Source: Tim Hortons Canada (April 2025).
📏 All Sizes at a Glance
| Size | Cal | Fat | Sugar | Caff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 260 | 10g | 30g | 60mg |
| Medium | 330 | 12g | 39g | 80mg |
| Large | 430 | 17g | 51g | 110mg |
| X Large | 570 | 22g | 68g | 135mg |
🥗 Diet Compatibility
☝️ Fun Fact: Tim Hortons sells enough French Vanilla powder in a year to completely fill multiple Olympic-sized swimming pools!
About French Vanilla Cappuccino
The Tim Hortons French Vanilla Cappuccino is legendary. It is arguably the most famous specialty beverage on the menu, beloved for its incredibly sweet, rich, and creamy profile. However, it is also one of the most calorie-dense items you can order.
Unlike a traditional Italian cappuccino (which is just espresso and foamed milk), the Tim Hortons French Vanilla is made from a pre-mixed powder dispensed from a machine. This is why the nutritional profile is so dramatic. A Medium contains 330 calories, 12g of fat, and a staggering 39g of sugar. To put that in perspective, an Extra Large (570 calories, 68g sugar) contains more calories and sugar than two whole Classic Donuts!
For those monitoring their health or weight, the French Vanilla should be considered a dessert rather than a morning coffee. The high sugar content provides an immediate rush, but the relatively low protein content (3-6g) means it won't keep you full.
Because it is a pre-mixed powder, you cannot substitute the milk or ask for "half sweet." It comes exactly as it is. If you absolutely love the flavor but want to cut down on the impact, pairing half a French Vanilla with half a regular coffee (a popular "half-and-half" order) is a great way to enjoy the taste with significantly fewer calories and less sugar.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the French Vanilla Cappuccino good for weight loss?
No. Due to its very high calorie (up to 570) and sugar (up to 68g) content, it is counterproductive for weight loss and should be consumed as a rare treat.
Does the French Vanilla have coffee in it?
Yes, the powder mix contains a small amount of instant coffee. An XL contains about 135mg of caffeine (similar to a small regular coffee).
Can I get a French Vanilla with Almond milk?
Unfortunately, no. The Tim Hortons French Vanilla is made from a pre-mixed powder that already contains dairy, so it cannot be made dairy-free or with alternative milks.
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