A Tall Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino made with semi-skimmed milk contains 229 kcal, 27.2g of sugar (5.4 teaspoons) and 0mg of caffeine. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Size: Tall | Milk: Semi-Skimmed Milk | Allergens: Milk
Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and caffeine
Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall) contains 229 kcal, 10.9g of fat (8.3g saturated), 28.3g of carbohydrate (27.2g sugar), 4.2g of protein, 0.4g of salt and 0mg of caffeine.
Nutrition by serving: Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall)
| Serving | Calories | Salt | Sugar | = teaspoons | Carbs | Protein | Caffeine |
|---|
| Per serving | 229 kcal | 0.4g | 27.2g | 5.4 tsp | 28.3g | 4.2g | 0mg |
Sugar in Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall)
Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall) contains 21.7g of free sugar per serving. Moderate free sugar
The NHS free sugar limit is 30g a day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10 and 19g for children aged 4 to 6. Sugars naturally present in milk are excluded.
Free sugar by serving: Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall)
| Serving | Adult (female) 30g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 30g | Age 7 to 10 24g | Age 4 to 6 19g |
|---|
| Per serving | 21.7g 72% | 21.7g 72% | 21.7g 72% | 21.7g 90% | 21.7g 114% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Starbucks UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Calories in Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall)
Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall) contains 229 kcal of calories per serving. Low calories
Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.
Calories by serving: Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall)
| Serving | 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 |
|---|
| Per serving | 229 kcal 11% | 229 kcal 9% | 229 kcal 12% | 229 kcal 15% | 229 kcal 18% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Starbucks UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Saturated fat in Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall)
Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall) contains 8.3g of saturated fat per serving. Moderate saturated fat
The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower again for children.
Saturated fat by serving: Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall)
| Serving | Adult (female) 20g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 20g | Age 7 to 10 18g | Age 4 to 6 16g |
|---|
| Per serving | 8.3g 42% | 8.3g 28% | 8.3g 42% | 8.3g 46% | 8.3g 52% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Starbucks UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Salt in Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall)
Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall) contains 0.4g of salt per serving. Low salt
Children have lower salt limits: 3g a day for ages 4 to 6 and 5g for ages 7 to 10.
Salt by serving: Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall)
| Serving | Adult (female) 6g | Adult (male) 6g | Age 11 to 17 6g | Age 7 to 10 5g | Age 4 to 6 3g |
|---|
| Per serving | 0.4g 6% | 0.4g 6% | 0.4g 6% | 0.4g 8% | 0.4g 13% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Starbucks UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Fibre in Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall)
Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall) contains 0.2g of fibre per serving. Low fibre
Fibre is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under.
Fibre by serving: Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall)
| Serving | Adult (female) 30g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 25g | Age 7 to 10 20g | Age 4 to 6 15g |
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| Per serving | 0.2g 1% | 0.2g 1% | 0.2g 1% | 0.2g 1% | 0.2g 1% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Starbucks UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Free sugar vs total sugar
Where the sugar comes from: Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall)
| Serving | Total sugar | Free (added) sugar | Naturally occurring | Free sugar in teaspoons |
|---|
| Per serving | 27.2g | 21.7g | 5.5g | 5.4 tsp |
Made with semi-skimmed milk, about 5.5g of the sugar in this drink is lactose, which occurs naturally in milk and does not count towards NHS free sugar limits. That leaves 21.7g of free sugar.
Boone derives the lactose figure from the milk protein in each build, at 1.3g of lactose per gram of milk protein, a ratio taken from Starbucks' own unsweetened milk drinks where all of the sugar is lactose.
NHS daily free sugar limits: 30g for adults and children 11+, 24g age 7 to 10, 19g age 4 to 6.
Ultra-processed food: what is really in it
Processing and additives: Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall)
Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall) is assembled from 5 separately manufactured components. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains thickeners, preservatives, acidity regulators, stabilisers, colours, propellant gases and emulsifiers. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.
Thickeners
Build body and mouthfeel without adding fat or solids.
Preservatives
Slow the growth of moulds and yeasts so the product keeps longer.
Acidity regulators
Hold the ph steady so flavour and shelf life stay consistent.
Stabilisers
Stop the mixture separating or settling over its shelf life.
Colours
Restore or standardise appearance after processing.
Propellant gases
Push the product out of the canister and whip air into it.
Emulsifiers
Keep fat and water mixed so the texture stays even and does not separate.
Boone classifies Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall) as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on the ingredients named above. NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. A group 4 food is not automatically unhealthy, and a group 1 food is not automatically healthy. Read from the published ingredient list, Retrieved 28 August 2026.
A Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall) contains at least 23 distinct ingredients: 9 raw and 14 manufactured.
Ingredient count by order: Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall)
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
|---|
| Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall) on its own | 9 | 14 | 23 | 61% |
The 14 manufactured ingredients
beta-carotene, carageenan, carrageenan, citric acid, fructose, maltodextrin, mono and di glycerides of fatty acids, natural flavouring, natural flavourings, natural vanilla flavouring, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, potassium sorbate, xanthan gum.
The 9 raw ingredients
cream, ice, lemon juice concentrate, salt, semi-skimmed milk [semi-skimmed milk, strawberries, sugar, water, waxy maize starch.
What those ingredients are, by type
Emulsifiers and stabilisers4
Flavourings3
Sugars and syrups2
Other ingredients2
Preservatives and antioxidants1
Acids and acidity regulators1
Colours1
Boone counts every distinct named ingredient on the Starbucks published component lists, including sub-ingredients, and removes duplicates, so milk appearing in three components counts once. Additive class names are dropped and the named substance kept, so "stabiliser: guar gum" counts guar gum once. Raw covers whole foods and basic kitchen staples such as water, coffee, milk, sugar and salt. Manufactured covers substances that only exist as an output of industrial processing. Figures are for the standard build; syrups, cold foams, whipped cream and drizzles added to order are not included. Retrieved 28 August 2026.
Allergens at a glance
Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall) contains milk as a declared ingredient.
Allergen information: Starbucks Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino (Tall)
| Allergen | Status |
|---|
| Wheat | Not present |
| Rye | Not present |
| Barley | Not present |
| Oats | Not present |
| Spelt | Not present |
| Tree nuts | Not present |
| Peanuts | Not present |
| Sesame | Not present |
| Soya | Not present |
| Milk | Contains |
| Eggs | Not present |
| Fish | Not present |
| Crustaceans | Not present |
| Molluscs | Not present |
| Celery | Not present |
| Mustard | Not present |
| Lupin | Not present |
| Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Not present |
Contains = declared as an ingredient in the Starbucks UK Nutrition and Allergen Guide. Starbucks prepares drinks and food in stores where all 14 major allergens are present and equipment, jugs and steam wands are shared, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free, even when ingredients are left out on request. Ask a barista before ordering if you have an allergy. Retrieved 28 August 2026.
