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Starbucks Turmeric Shot: calories, sugar and salt

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

ServingCaloriesSaltTotal sugarFree sugar= teaspoonsCarbsProtein
Per portion45 kcal0g9.8g9.8g2.5 tsp9.8g0.5g

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

PortionAdult (female)   30gAdult (male)   30gAge 11 to 17   30gAge 7 to 10   24gAge 4 to 6   19g
Per portion9.8g   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

PortionAdult (female)   6gAdult (male)   6gAge 11 to 17   6gAge 7 to 10   5gAge 4 to 6   3g
Per portion0g   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

PortionAdult (female)   2000 kcalAdult (male)   2500 kcalAge 11 to 17   1936 kcalAge 7 to 10   1553 kcalAge 4 to 6   1291 kcal
Per portion45 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

PortionAdult (female)   20gAdult (male)   30gAge 11 to 17   20gAge 7 to 10   18gAge 4 to 6   16g
Per portion0.1g   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

PortionAdult (female)   30gAdult (male)   30gAge 11 to 17   25gAge 7 to 10   20gAge 4 to 6   15g
Per portion0.5g   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

PortionTotal sugarFree (added) sugarNaturally occurringFree sugar in teaspoons
Per portion9.8g9.8g0g2.5 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.

UPF classification: is Starbucks Turmeric Shot ultra-processed?

NOVA 2: minimally processed

The published ingredient list for Starbucks Turmeric Shot names no industrial additives.

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.

Ingredients

Ingredients

Apple juice (84%), lemon juice, ginger puree (2%), turmeric juice (1%), cayenne powder.

Allergens at a glance

Allergen information: Starbucks Turmeric Shot

Wheat / GlutenNot present
RyeNot present
BarleyNot present
OatsNot present
SpeltNot present
Tree NutsNot present
PeanutsNot present
SesameNot present
SoyaNot present
MilkNot present
EggsNot present
FishNot present
CrustaceansNot present
MolluscsNot present
CeleryNot present
MustardNot present
LupinNot present
Sulphur DioxideNot present

Starbucks prepares food where all 14 major allergens are present and equipment is shared, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Starbucks Turmeric Shot?+
Starbucks Turmeric Shot contains 45 kcal per portion, which is 2% of an adult's 2,000 kcal daily reference intake and 3% of the daily intake for a child aged 4 to 6.
How much sugar is in Starbucks Turmeric Shot?+
Starbucks Turmeric Shot contains 9.8g of total sugar per portion, of which 9.8g is free sugar, about 2.5 teaspoons. That is 33% of the NHS daily free sugar limit for an adult and 52% for a child aged 4 to 6.
How much salt is in Starbucks Turmeric Shot?+
Starbucks Turmeric Shot contains 0g of salt. Boone calculates that as 0% of an adult's 6g daily limit and 0% of the 3g limit for a child aged 4 to 6.
How much saturated fat is in Starbucks Turmeric Shot?+
Starbucks Turmeric Shot contains 0.1g of saturated fat, 0% of the 20g daily guideline for an adult woman and 0% of the 30g guideline for an adult man.
How much protein is in Starbucks Turmeric Shot?+
Starbucks Turmeric Shot contains 0.5g of protein, which Boone calculates as 1% of a 50g adult daily target.
Is Starbucks Turmeric Shot ultra-processed?+
Boone classifies Starbucks Turmeric Shot as NOVA group 2, as its published ingredient list names no industrial additives.
Is Starbucks Turmeric Shot suitable for children?+
Its 0g of salt is 0% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6, and its 0.1g of saturated fat is 1% of their daily guideline. That does not make it off limits, but it does use up a share of a young child's day in one item.
What allergens are in Starbucks Turmeric Shot?+
Starbucks declares no allergens in Starbucks Turmeric Shot. Starbucks prepares food in kitchens where all 14 major allergens are present, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free.