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Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone: calories and sugar by portion, age and sex

Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone, petite triangular scone with vanilla bean glaze, nutrition and calories

Boone’s analysis puts Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone at 7% of an adult’s daily calories, 2.2 teaspoons of added sugar and 100mg of sodium.

How many calories are in a Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone? It contains 140 calories, 6g of fat (3g saturated), an estimated 9g of added sugar and 100mg of sodium.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone

Serving size33g
Calories140
Total fat6g
of which saturated3g
Trans fat0g
Carbohydrate20g
Total sugars9g
Includes added sugars (Boone estimate)9g
Fibre0g
Protein2g
Sodium100mg

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 Petite Vanilla Bean Scone contains 140 calories, which is 7% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value used on US food labels. It provides 6g of total fat, of which 3g is saturated, 9g of total sugars (an estimated 9g added), 100mg of sodium, 2g of protein and 0g of fibre.

The saturated fat content of 3g represents 15% of the 20g Daily Value.

The ingredient list for Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone names corn syrups and industrial sugars, maltodextrin, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, acidity regulators, phosphates and mineral salts and dough conditioners and enzymes. None of these add nutritional value. They exist to make food survive industrial production, storage and transport.

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 Petite Vanilla Bean Scone

An estimated 9g of the 9g counts as added sugar, or about 2.2 teaspoons. None of it is naturally occurring.

Added sugars come from

  • corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, honey and sugar in the vanilla bean glaze
  • invert sugar and sugar
  • sugar in the candied lemon peel

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 Petite Vanilla Bean Scone

Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains corn syrups and industrial sugars, maltodextrin, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, acidity regulators, phosphates and mineral salts and dough conditioners and enzymes. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.

Corn syrups and industrial sugars

Sweeten, brown and keep bakes soft more cheaply than sugar alone. Found in the vanilla bean glaze.

Maltodextrin

A processed starch that adds body and bulk without much flavour. Found in the vanilla bean glaze.

Emulsifiers

Keep fat and water mixed so doughs, fillings and sauces stay smooth and bakes stay soft for longer. Found in the vanilla bean glaze.

Thickeners and gums

Thicken and stabilise fillings, sauces and egg mixtures so they hold up through freezing, storage and reheating. Found in the vanilla bean glaze.

Flavourings

Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the vanilla bean glaze and butter.

Acidity regulators

Control sourness and keep fillings, sauces and cured meats stable on the shelf. Found in the vanilla bean glaze.

Phosphates and mineral salts

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

Dough conditioners and enzymes

Speed up and standardise industrial dough so it behaves the same in every batch. Found in the leavening.

Boone classifies Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone 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 Petite Vanilla Bean Scone contains at least 39 distinct ingredients: 16 raw and 23 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 Petite Vanilla Bean Scone

What you orderRawManufacturedTotal% manufactured
Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone on its own16233959%

The 23 manufactured ingredients

agar agar, calcium sulfate, citric acid, corn syrup, dextrose, folic acid, fructose, gum arabic, invert sugar, iron, locust bean gum, maltodextrin, mono and diglycerides, monocalcium phosphate, natural flavors, niacin, pectin, riboflavin, sodium aluminum sulfate, soy lecithin, thiamine mononitrate, vanilla flavor, xanthan gum.

The 16 raw ingredients

corn starch, cream, eggs, honey, lemon oil, lemon peel, malted barley flour, milk, nonfat milk, salt, sodium bicarbonate, soybean oil, sugar, vanilla bean seeds, water, wheat flour.

What those ingredients are, by type

Emulsifiers and thickeners7
Sugars and syrups6
Vitamins and fortification5
Raising agents, yeast and cultures4
Grains and starches4
Meat, fish, dairy and eggs4
Flavourings and extracts3
Oils and fats2
Preservatives and acidity regulators1
Fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds1
Salt and minerals1
Water1

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 Petite Vanilla Bean Scone has 39 distinct ingredients in its published list.

Ingredients by component: Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone

Ingredients

Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Vanilla Bean Glaze (Sugar, Water, Fructose, Corn Starch, Corn Syrup, Gum Arabic, Honey, Agar-agar, Citric Acid, Vanilla Bean Seeds, Pectin (Pectin, Dextrose), Vanilla Powder (Maltodextrin, Vanilla Flavoring, Gum Arabic), Locust Bean Gum, Mono- And Diglycerides), Heavy Cream (Cream, Milk), Butter (Cream, Natural Flavors), Sugar, Water, Invert Sugar, Eggs, Soybean Oil, Nonfat Milk, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, Sodium Aluminum Sulfate, Calcium Sulfate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Soy Lecithin, Salt, Natural Flavor, Candied Lemon Peel (Lemon Peel, Sugar, Lemon Oil), Vanilla Bean Seeds, Xanthan Gum.

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 Petite Vanilla Bean Scone contains milk, eggs, wheat, soybeans and barley.

Allergen information: Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone

AllergenStatus
MilkContains
EggsContains
FishNot declared
Crustacean shellfishNot declared
Tree nutsNot declared
PeanutsNot declared
WheatContains
SoybeansContains
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 Petite Vanilla Bean Scone?+

Boone calculates that Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone contains 140 calories, which is 7% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value and 9% of the daily needs of a moderately active child aged 4 to 8.

How much added sugar is in a Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone?+

Boone estimates that Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone contains 9g of added sugar, about 2.2 teaspoons, which is 18% of the 50g FDA Daily Value. Starbucks publishes 9g of total sugar.

Is Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone 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 9g of added sugar, Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone 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 Petite Vanilla Bean Scone?+

Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone contains 3g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 15% of the 20g Daily Value and 18% of the 17g limit for a child aged 4 to 8.

Is Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone ultra-processed?+

Boone classifies Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone as NOVA group 4. Reading the published ingredient list, it contains corn syrups and industrial sugars, maltodextrin, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, acidity regulators, phosphates and mineral salts and dough conditioners and enzymes. NOVA group 4 describes how far a food is from its whole-food form, not how nutritious it is.

Is Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone suitable for children?+

Boone’s analysis flags that its estimated 9g 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 Petite Vanilla Bean Scone uses up a large share of a young child’s day in one item.

How much protein is in a Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone?+

Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone contains 2g of protein, which Boone calculates as 4% of the 50g Daily Value.

How much sodium is in a Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone?+

Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone contains 100mg of sodium. Boone calculates that as 7% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 4% of the 2,300mg adult limit.

What allergens are in a Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone?+

Starbucks US Petite Vanilla Bean Scone contains milk, eggs, wheat, soybeans and barley, according to Starbucks US published information. Food is handled on shared equipment, so always check in store if you have an allergy.