Per portion of Starbucks Turmeric Shot contains 45 kcal, 9.8g of free sugar (2.5 teaspoons) and 0g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 2 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Dietary: Vegetarian | Allergens: None declared
Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Starbucks Turmeric Shot contains 45 kcal, 0.5g of fat (0.1g saturated), 9.8g of carbohydrate (9.8g total sugar), 0.5g of protein and 0g of salt per portion.
Nutrition by serving: Starbucks Turmeric Shot
| Serving | Calories | Salt | Total sugar | Free sugar | = teaspoons | Carbs | Protein |
|---|
| Per portion | 45 kcal | 0g | 9.8g | 9.8g | 2.5 tsp | 9.8g | 0.5g |
Sugar in Starbucks Turmeric Shot
Starbucks Turmeric Shot contains 9.8g 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 Turmeric Shot
| Portion | Adult (female) 30g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 30g | Age 7 to 10 24g | Age 4 to 6 19g |
|---|
| Per portion | 9.8g 33% | 9.8g 33% | 9.8g 33% | 9.8g 41% | 9.8g 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, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Salt in Starbucks Turmeric Shot
Starbucks Turmeric Shot 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 Turmeric Shot
| 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 Turmeric Shot
Starbucks Turmeric Shot contains 45 kcal of calories per standard serving. Low calories
Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.
Calories by portion: Starbucks Turmeric Shot
| 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 |
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| Per portion | 45 kcal 2% | 45 kcal 2% | 45 kcal 2% | 45 kcal 3% | 45 kcal 3% |
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 Turmeric Shot
Starbucks Turmeric Shot contains 0.1g 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 Turmeric Shot
| 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 | 0.1g 0% | 0.1g 0% | 0.1g 0% | 0.1g 1% | 0.1g 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, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Fibre in Starbucks Turmeric Shot
Starbucks Turmeric Shot contains 0.5g 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 Turmeric Shot
| Portion | 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 portion | 0.5g 2% | 0.5g 2% | 0.5g 2% | 0.5g 2% | 0.5g 3% |
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 Turmeric Shot
| Portion | Total sugar | Free (added) sugar | Naturally occurring | Free sugar in teaspoons |
|---|
| Per portion | 9.8g | 9.8g | 0g | 2.5 tsp |
Effectively all of the sugar in Starbucks Turmeric Shot 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 Turmeric Shot
Starbucks Turmeric Shot is assembled from 5 components and the published list names no additives.
Boone classifies Starbucks Turmeric Shot as NOVA group 1, unprocessed or minimally 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 Turmeric Shot contains at least 5 distinct ingredients: 5 raw and 0 manufactured.
Ingredient count by order: Starbucks Turmeric Shot
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
|---|
| Starbucks Turmeric Shot on its own | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
The 5 raw ingredients
apple juice, cayenne powder, ginger puree, lemon juice, turmeric juice.
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 Turmeric Shot does not contain any of the 14 major allergens as a declared ingredient.
Allergen information: Starbucks Turmeric Shot
| 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.
