Free UK delivery on all orders · At-home saliva test · Secure checkout
Free UK delivery on all orders
Starbucks Cold Brew: calories, sugar, caffeine and salt
A Grande of Starbucks Cold Brew contains 22 kcal, 0.1g of sugar (0 teaspoons) and 255.8mg of caffeine. It is classified as NOVA 1 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Dietary: Vegan | Allergens: None of the 14 major allergens
Try our nutrition calculator
Select your milk and age group to see how the nutrition compares to daily reference intakes.
Starbucks nutrition calculator
Cold Brew
Select your milk and age group to see how the nutrition compares to daily reference intakes.
Your drink--
Calories
--
--
0--
--
Sugar
--
--
--
0--
--
Salt
--
--
0--
--
Saturated fat
--
--
0--
--
Caffeine
--
NHS guidance: max 200mg/day in pregnancy
Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Nutrition by serving: Starbucks Cold Brew
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
Tall
16 kcal
0.01g
0.1g
0 tsp
0.8g
Grande
22 kcal
0.01g
0.1g
0 tsp
1.1g
Venti
28 kcal
0.02g
0.2g
0.1 tsp
1.4g
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Sugar in Starbucks Cold Brew
Starbucks Cold Brew contains 0.1g of sugar per Grande (0 teaspoons). Sugar level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: Starbucks Cold Brew
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Grande
0.1g 0%
0.1g 0%
0.1g 0%
0.1g 0%
0.1g 1%
Teaspoons
0 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Salt in Starbucks Cold Brew
Starbucks Cold Brew contains 0.01g of salt per Grande. Salt level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily salt limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: Starbucks Cold Brew
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Grande
0.01g 0%
0.01g 0%
0.01g 0%
0.01g 0%
0.01g 0%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Calories in Starbucks Cold Brew
Calories by portion: Starbucks Cold Brew
Portion
Adult (female) 2000 kcal
Adult (male) 2500 kcal
Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal
Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal
Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal
Grande
22 kcal 1%
22 kcal 1%
22 kcal 1%
22 kcal 1%
22 kcal 2%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat in Starbucks Cold Brew
Saturated fat by portion: Starbucks Cold Brew
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Grande
0.3g 2%
0.3g 1%
0.3g 2%
0.3g 2%
0.3g 2%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
UPF classification: is Starbucks Cold Brew ultra-processed?
NOVA 1: unprocessed or minimally processed
Cold-steeped coffee and water — unprocessed.
The NOVA classification system groups foods by the extent and purpose of processing. NOVA 4 covers products containing industrial additives not typically used in home cooking.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Cold-brewed coffee, water.
Allergens at a glance
Allergen information: Starbucks Cold Brew
Milk
Not present
Wheat / Gluten
Not present
Egg
Not present
Soya
Not present
Peanuts
Not present
Tree Nuts
Not present
Fish
Not present
Shellfish
Not present
Celery
Not present
Mustard
Not present
Sesame
Not present
Lupin
Not present
Molluscs
Not present
Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites
Not present
Starbucks prepares beverages and food in stores where all 14 major allergens are present. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed. Always tell your barista if you have a severe allergy.
Frequently asked questions
A Grande of Starbucks Cold Brew contains 22 kcal — 1% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake.
A Grande contains 0.1g of sugar — 0 teaspoons. This drink is moderate in free sugar. The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6.
A Grande contains 0.01g of salt. This drink is relatively low in salt at 0% of the adult daily limit.
Cold Brew contains approximately 255.8mg of caffeine. The NHS recommends a maximum of 400mg per day for most adults, and 200mg per day during pregnancy.
Cold Brew is suitable for vegans.
Cold Brew contains: None of the 14 major allergens. Starbucks prepares beverages and food in stores where all 14 major allergens are present. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed. Always tell your barista if you have a severe allergy.
Cold Brew is classified as NOVA 1. Cold-steeped coffee and water — unprocessed.
Know what you are eating
Know what you are eating.
The Boone app tracks calories, salt, sugar, saturated fat and 30+ nutrients in real time. Search any restaurant or scan any product to see exactly how it fits your daily targets.
Source: Source: Starbucks UK official nutrition information (starbucks.co.uk, 2026). NOVA classification from ingredient list at time of writing. For guidance only, not medical advice.
