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Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich: calories and sugar by portion, age and sex

Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich, croissant bun sandwich with smoked bacon, fried egg and melted cheddar, nutrition and calories

Boone’s analysis puts Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich at 25% of an adult’s daily calories, 2.0 teaspoons of added sugar and 960mg of sodium.

How many calories are in a Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich? It contains 500 calories, 27g of fat (13g saturated), an estimated 8g of added sugar and 960mg of sodium.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich

Serving size148g
Calories500
Total fat27g
of which saturated13g
Trans fat0g
Carbohydrate43g
Total sugars8g
Includes added sugars (Boone estimate)8g
Fibre2g
Protein21g
Sodium960mg

Nutrition figures are Starbucks US published data for one standard serving as sold. Starbucks publishes total sugar only, so added sugar is a Boone estimate. Boone converts the figures to the portion and age comparisons on this page.

Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich contains 500 calories, which is 25% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value used on US food labels. It provides 27g of total fat, of which 13g is saturated, 8g of total sugars (an estimated 8g added), 960mg of sodium, 21g of protein and 2g of fibre.

The saturated fat content of 13g represents 65% of the 20g Daily Value.

Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich is built from 4 separately manufactured components. The croissant alone carries 4 different classes of additive. Across the whole item the ingredient list names thickeners and gums, flavourings, preservatives, acidity regulators, phosphates and mineral salts and protein isolates. None of these add nutritional value. They exist to make food survive industrial production, storage and transport.

Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich is high in sodium

Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich contains 960mg of sodium, 42% of the 2,300mg adult daily limit and 64% of the 1,500mg limit for a child aged 4 to 8. The FDA treats 20% of the Daily Value or more in one serving as high.

FDA Daily Values (2,000-calorie diet)

Calories2,000
Total fat78g
Saturated fat20g
Carbohydrate275g
Added sugars50g
Fibre28g
Sodium2,300mg
Protein50g

Added sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich

An estimated 8g of the 8g counts as added sugar, or about 2.0 teaspoons. None of it is naturally occurring.

Added sugars come from

  • malted barley and sugar in the croissant
  • sugar in the bacon

Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030: no more than 10g of added sugar per meal from age 11 and none for children aged 10 and under. FDA Daily Value: 50g a day. Starbucks publishes total sugar only. Boone counts sugars, syrups, honey, malt and juice concentrates in the ingredient list as added, and the sugars in milk, cheese, whole fruit, 100% juice and vegetables as naturally occurring.

Ultra-processed food: what is really in it

Processing and additives: Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich

Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich is built from 4 separately manufactured components. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains thickeners and gums, flavourings, preservatives, acidity regulators, phosphates and mineral salts and protein isolates. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.

Thickeners and gums

Thicken and stabilise fillings, sauces and egg mixtures so they hold up through freezing, storage and reheating. Found in the croissant and fried egg patty.

Flavourings

Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the bacon.

Preservatives

Slow the growth of bacteria, yeasts and moulds, or stop fats going stale, in centrally prepared food. Found in the croissant and bacon.

Acidity regulators

Control sourness and keep fillings, sauces and cured meats stable on the shelf. Found in the croissant and fried egg patty.

Phosphates and mineral salts

Raise industrial doughs, hold water in processed meat and egg, and firm textures. Found in the bacon.

Protein isolates

Concentrated proteins extracted industrially to raise the protein count or build texture. Found in the croissant.

Boone classifies Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on the additives 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, October 2026.

Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich contains at least 28 distinct ingredients: 13 raw and 15 manufactured. Raw means something you could buy and cook with at home; manufactured means a substance that only exists as an output of industrial processing.

Ingredient count: Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich

What you orderRawManufacturedTotal% manufactured
Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich on its own13152854%

The 15 manufactured ingredients

ascorbic acid, citric acid, folic acid, lactic acid, modified food starch, natural smoke flavor, niacin, reduced iron, riboflavin, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, sodium phosphate, thiamine mononitrate, wheat gluten, xanthan gum.

The 13 raw ingredients

cheese culture, egg whites, egg yolks, enzymes, malted barley, milk, pasteurized cream, pasteurized milk, salt, sugar, water, wheat flour, yeast.

What those ingredients are, by type

Preservatives and acidity regulators5
Meat, fish, dairy and eggs5
Vitamins and fortification5
Raising agents, yeast and cultures4
Sugars and syrups2
Emulsifiers and thickeners2
Flavourings and extracts1
Salt and minerals1
Water1
Grains and starches1
Protein isolates1

Boone counts every distinct named ingredient on Starbucks’ published ingredient list, including sub-ingredients, and removes duplicates, so salt appearing in three components counts once. Raw covers whole foods and basic kitchen staples such as flour, milk, sugar, salt and oil. Manufactured covers substances that only exist as an output of industrial processing. Every figure here is a minimum.

Ingredients

Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich is made from 4 components, all separately manufactured.

Ingredients by component: Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich

Croissant

Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Butter (Pasteurized Cream, Natural Flavor (Lactic Acid)), Sugar, Yeast, Salt, Malted Barley, Dough Conditioner (Wheat Gluten, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes).

Fried egg patty

Egg Whites, Egg Yolks, Milk, Food Starch-modified, Salt, Citric Acid.

Bacon

Cured With Water, Salt, Sugar, Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite.

Sharp cheddar cheese

Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (For Color).

Ingredients taken from the Starbucks US menu at starbucks.com, retrieved October 2026, for the standard recipe. Recipes change, so always check in store before ordering if you have an allergy.

Allergens at a glance

Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich contains milk, eggs, wheat and barley.

Allergen information: Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich

AllergenStatus
MilkContains
EggsContains
FishNot declared
Crustacean shellfishNot declared
Tree nutsNot declared
PeanutsNot declared
WheatContains
SoybeansNot declared
SesameNot declared
Barley (UK declarable)Contains

Contains = declared in the Starbucks US allergen statement for this item or named in its ingredient list. Starbucks stores handle and warm food on shared equipment, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free. UK rules also require barley, oats, mustard, celery and sulphites to be declared; these are shown where the ingredient list or allergen statement names them. Retrieved October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich?+

Boone calculates that Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich contains 500 calories, which is 25% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value and 33% of the daily needs of a moderately active child aged 4 to 8.

How much added sugar is in a Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich?+

Boone estimates that Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich contains 8g of added sugar, about 2.0 teaspoons, which is 16% of the 50g FDA Daily Value. Starbucks publishes 8g of total sugar.

Is Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich within US sugar guidance for children?+

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030 recommend no added sugar for children aged 10 and under and no more than 10g per meal from age 11. With an estimated 8g of added sugar, Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich is within the per-meal limit for ages 11 and over but above the advice for children aged 10 and under.

How much saturated fat is in a Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich?+

Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich contains 13g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 65% of the 20g Daily Value and 76% of the 17g limit for a child aged 4 to 8.

Is Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich ultra-processed?+

Boone classifies Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich as NOVA group 4. Reading the published ingredient list, it contains thickeners and gums, flavourings, preservatives, acidity regulators, phosphates and mineral salts and protein isolates. NOVA group 4 describes how far a food is from its whole-food form, not how nutritious it is.

Is Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich suitable for children?+

Boone’s analysis flags that its 960mg of sodium is 64% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8; its estimated 8g of added sugar is above the Dietary Guidelines advice of no added sugar for children aged 10 and under. That does not make it off limits, but it does mean a Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich uses up a large share of a young child’s day in one item.

How much protein is in a Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich?+

Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich contains 21g of protein, which Boone calculates as 42% of the 50g Daily Value.

How much sodium is in a Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich?+

Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich contains 960mg of sodium. Boone calculates that as 64% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 42% of the 2,300mg adult limit.

What allergens are in a Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich?+

Starbucks US Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich contains milk, eggs, wheat and barley, according to Starbucks US published information. Food is handled on shared equipment, so always check in store if you have an allergy.