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Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande): calories and sugar by portion, age and sex

Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande), blended pistachio cream drink topped with whipped cream and buttery crumbs in a clear cup, nutrition and calories

Boone’s analysis puts Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande) at 18% of an adult’s daily calories, 9.2 teaspoons of added sugar and 21% of the daily sodium limit for a child aged 4 to 8.

How many calories are in a Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande)? It contains 360 calories, 17g of fat (10g saturated), an estimated 37g of added sugar and 310mg of sodium.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande)

Serving size16 fl oz
Calories360
Total fat17g
of which saturated10g
Trans fat0.5g
Carbohydrate46g
Total sugars45g
Includes added sugars (Boone estimate)37g
Fibre0g
Protein6g
Sodium310mg
Caffeine0mg

Nutrition figures are Starbucks US published data for the standard recipe in this size, including the default milk and toppings. 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 Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande) contains 360 calories, which is 18% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value used on US food labels. It provides 17g of total fat, of which 10g is saturated, 45g of total sugars (an estimated 37g added), 310mg of sodium, 6g of protein and 0g of fibre.

The saturated fat content of 10g represents 50% of the 20g Daily Value.

Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande) is assembled from 4 separately manufactured components, combined at the point of sale. The pistachio sauce alone carries 5 different classes of additive. Across the whole drink the ingredient list names corn syrups and invert sugar, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, preservatives and acidity regulators. None of these add nutritional value. They exist to make components survive industrial production, storage and transport.

Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande) is over the US per-meal added sugar limit

Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande) contains an estimated 37g of added sugar, 3.7 times the 10g per-meal limit in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The same guidelines recommend no added sugar at all for children aged 10 and under.

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 Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande)

An estimated 37g of the 45g counts as added sugar, or about 9.2 teaspoons. The other 8g is naturally occurring.

Added sugars come from

  • sugar in the crème frappuccino syrup
  • sugar in the whipped cream
  • invert sugar in the pistachio sauce
  • sugar, powdered sugar in the salted brown butter cookie flavored topping

Naturally occurring sugars come from

  • lactose in the milk
  • lactose in the whipped cream
  • lactose in the pistachio sauce

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 estimates the naturally occurring share from the milk in the recipe (about 1.3g of lactose per gram of milk protein, capped at the sugar in a plain latte of the same size) and counts sugars, syrups and juice concentrates as added.

Ultra-processed food: what is really in it

Processing and additives: Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande)

Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande) is assembled from 4 separately manufactured components, combined and served at the point of sale. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains corn syrups and invert sugar, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, preservatives and acidity regulators. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.

Corn syrups and invert sugar

Sweeten and control texture more cheaply than sugar alone. Found in the pistachio sauce.

Emulsifiers

Keep fat and water mixed so sauces, creams and foams stay smooth. Found in the whipped cream and pistachio sauce.

Thickeners and gums

Thicken and stabilise texture so sauces and foams hold up in storage. Found in the crème frappuccino syrup, whipped cream and pistachio sauce.

Flavourings

Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the crème frappuccino syrup, whipped cream, pistachio sauce and salted brown butter cookie flavored topping.

Preservatives

Slow the growth of bacteria, yeasts and moulds, or stop fats going stale, in centrally prepared components. Found in the crème frappuccino syrup, whipped cream and pistachio sauce.

Acidity regulators

Control sourness and keep syrups and bases stable on the shelf. Found in the crème frappuccino syrup and whipped cream.

Boone classifies Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande) 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 Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande) contains at least 25 distinct ingredients: 16 raw and 9 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 Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande)

What you orderRawManufacturedTotal% manufactured
Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande) on its own1692536%

The 9 manufactured ingredients

carrageenan, citric acid, invert sugar, mono and diglycerides, monoglycerides, natural flavors, potassium sorbate, tocopherols, xanthan gum.

The 16 raw ingredients

apple, carrot, cocoa butter, condensed nonfat milk, corn starch, cream, ground pistachios, hibiscus, milk, powdered sugar, pumpkin, salt, sea salt, sugar, sugar beets, water.

What those ingredients are, by type

Emulsifiers and thickeners5
Meat, fish, dairy and eggs4
Sugars and syrups4
Fruit, vegetables and nuts4
Preservatives and acidity regulators3
Salt and minerals2
Water1
Flavourings and extracts1
Herbs and spices1

Boone counts every distinct named ingredient on Starbucks’ published component lists, including sub-ingredients, and removes duplicates, so sugar appearing in three syrups counts once. Ice and water added at the counter are not counted. Raw covers whole foods and basic kitchen staples such as 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 Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande) is made from 6 components, 4 of them separately manufactured.

Ingredients by component: Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande)

Ice

Ice.

Milk

Milk.

Crème frappuccino syrup

Sugar, Water, Natural Flavor, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid.

Whipped cream

Cream (Cream, Mono and Diglycerides, Carageenan), Vanilla Syrup (Sugar, Water, Natural Flavors, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid).

Pistachio sauce

Invert Sugar, Condensed Nonfat Milk, Pistachio Butter (Ground Pistachios), Natural Flavors, Cocoa Butter, Salt, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherols, Monoglycerides.

Salted brown butter cookie flavored topping

Sugars (Sugar, Powdered Sugar), Corn Starch, Sea Salt, Fruit and Vegetable Color (Pumpkin, Sugar Beets, Apple, Carrot, Hibiscus), Natural Flavors, Salt.

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

Allergens at a glance

Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande) contains milk and tree nuts.

Allergen information: Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande)

AllergenStatus
MilkContains
EggsNot declared
FishNot declared
Crustacean shellfishNot declared
Tree nutsContains
PeanutsNot declared
WheatNot declared
SoybeansNot declared
SesameNot declared

Contains = named in the Starbucks US ingredient list for the standard recipe; Starbucks does not publish a separate allergen statement for most drinks. Starbucks prepares drinks with shared equipment, so no drink can be guaranteed allergen free, and changing the milk or adding toppings changes the allergens. UK rules also require barley, oats, mustard, celery and sulphites to be declared; these are shown where the ingredient list names them. Retrieved October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande)?+

Boone calculates that Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande) contains 360 calories, which is 18% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value and 24% of the daily needs of a moderately active child aged 4 to 8.

How much added sugar is in a Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande)?+

Boone estimates that Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande) contains 37g of added sugar, about 9.2 teaspoons, which is 74% of the 50g FDA Daily Value. Starbucks publishes 45g of total sugar.

How much caffeine is in a Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande)?+

Starbucks lists 0mg of caffeine for Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande).

How does Pistachio Crème Frappuccino compare across sizes?+

Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino by size: Tall: 240 calories, an estimated 25g of added sugar; Grande: 360 calories, an estimated 37g of added sugar; Venti: 410 calories, an estimated 45g of added sugar. Figures are for the standard recipe.

Is Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande) 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 37g of added sugar, Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande) is over both.

How much saturated fat is in a Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande)?+

Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande) contains 10g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 50% of the 20g Daily Value and 59% of the 17g limit for a child aged 4 to 8.

Is Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande) ultra-processed?+

Boone classifies Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande) as NOVA group 4. Reading the published ingredient list, it contains corn syrups and invert sugar, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, preservatives and acidity regulators. NOVA group 4 describes how far a food is from its whole-food form, not how nutritious it is.

Is Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande) suitable for children?+

Boone’s analysis flags that its 310mg of sodium is 21% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8; its estimated 37g 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 Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande) uses up a large share of a young child’s day in one drink.

How much protein is in a Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande)?+

Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande) contains 6g of protein, which Boone calculates as 12% of the 50g Daily Value.

How much sodium is in a Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande)?+

Starbucks US Pistachio Crème Frappuccino (Grande) contains 310mg of sodium. Boone calculates that as 21% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 13% of the 2,300mg adult limit.