Per portion of Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater contains 73 kcal, 17g of free sugar (4.2 teaspoons) and 0g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Dietary: Vegetarian | Allergens: None declared
Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater contains 73 kcal, 0.3g of fat (0g saturated), 17g of carbohydrate (17g total sugar), 0.3g of protein and 0g of salt per portion.
Nutrition by serving: Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater
| Serving | Calories | Salt | Total sugar | Free sugar | = teaspoons | Carbs | Protein |
|---|
| Per portion | 73 kcal | 0g | 17g | 17g | 4.2 tsp | 17g | 0.3g |
Sugar in Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater
Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater contains 17g of free sugar per standard 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. Free sugar excludes the sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit.
Free sugar by portion: Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater
| Portion | Adult (female) 30g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 30g | Age 7 to 10 24g | Age 4 to 6 19g |
|---|
| Per portion | 17g 57% | 17g 57% | 17g 57% | 17g 71% | 17g 89% |
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, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Salt in Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater
Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater contains 0g of salt per standard serving. Low salt
Children have lower salt limits: 3g a day for ages 4 to 6, 5g for ages 7 to 10.
Salt by portion: Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater
| Portion | Adult (female) 6g | Adult (male) 6g | Age 11 to 17 6g | Age 7 to 10 5g | Age 4 to 6 3g |
|---|
| Per portion | 0g 0% | 0g 0% | 0g 0% | 0g 0% | 0g 0% |
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, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Calories in Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater
Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater contains 73 kcal of calories per standard serving. Low calories
Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.
Calories by portion: Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater
| 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 |
|---|
| Per portion | 73 kcal 4% | 73 kcal 3% | 73 kcal 4% | 73 kcal 5% | 73 kcal 6% |
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, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Saturated fat in Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater
Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater contains 0g of saturated fat per standard serving. Low saturated fat
The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower again for children.
Saturated fat by portion: Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater
| Portion | Adult (female) 20g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 20g | Age 7 to 10 18g | Age 4 to 6 16g |
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| Per portion | 0g 0% | 0g 0% | 0g 0% | 0g 0% | 0g 0% |
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, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Fibre in Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater
Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater contains 0.3g of fibre per standard serving. Low fibre
Fibre is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under. UK guidance is 30g a day for adults and 15g for ages 4 to 6.
Fibre by portion: Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater
| Portion | Adult (female) 30g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 25g | Age 7 to 10 20g | Age 4 to 6 15g |
|---|
| Per portion | 0.3g 1% | 0.3g 1% | 0.3g 1% | 0.3g 2% | 0.3g 2% |
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, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Free sugar vs total sugar
Where the sugar comes from: Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater
| Portion | Total sugar | Free (added) sugar | Naturally occurring | Free sugar in teaspoons |
|---|
| Per portion | 17g | 17g | 0g | 4.2 tsp |
Effectively all of the sugar in Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater counts as free sugar. There is no dairy or whole fruit in it to hold any of it back.
NHS daily free sugar limits: 30g for adults and children 11+, 24g age 7 to 10, 19g age 4 to 6. Sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit are excluded. Sugars in fruit juice count as free sugar.
Ultra-processed food: what is really in it
Processing and additives: Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater
Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater is assembled from 12 separately manufactured components. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains flavourings. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.
Flavourings
Add or restore taste lost during processing.
Boone classifies Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater 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 Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater contains at least 12 distinct ingredients: 9 raw and 3 manufactured.
Ingredient count by order: Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
|---|
| Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater on its own | 9 | 3 | 12 | 25% |
The 3 manufactured ingredients
acidity regulator: citric acid, natural strawberry flavouring, natural watermelon flavouring.
The 9 raw ingredients
apple, radish & cherry extract, strawberry juice from concentrate, sweet potato, vitamin b12, vitamin c, water, watermelon juice, white grape juice.
What those ingredients are, by type
Flavourings2
Acids and acidity regulators1
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 Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater does not contain any of the 14 major allergens as a declared ingredient.
Allergen information: Starbucks Strawberry and Watermelon Vitwater
| 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 | Not present |
| 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.
