Are Starbucks energy drinks bad for you? (How many calories do Starbucks energy drinks contain? + more information)
Almost all energy drinks are known to be unhealthy, especially when consumed in large quantities. What about those offered by Starbucks? Are Starbucks energy drinks bad for you?
No, Starbucks energy drinks are not bad for you, especially when consumed in moderation. However, they are not healthy when consumed excessively and regularly. I was curious when Starbucks released their first-ever energy drinks a few months ago, so I had to try them out, although I’ve never been an energy drink fan. To my surprise, I enjoyed these energy drinks, especially the raspberry lime flavor.
After this experience, I decided to conduct in-depth research to learn more about these drinks. If you’re yet to taste the Starbucks energy drinks and want to familiarize yourself with them before purchasing, this post is for you. Read on to discover the contents of Starbucks energy drinks, their caffeine amounts, and their calorie count.
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What is in Starbucks energy drinks?
The contents of Starbucks energy drinks vary slightly depending on the kind of energy drink. Starbucks offers three types of energy drinks; Starbucks BAYA Energy Mango Guava, Starbucks BAYA Energy Raspberry Lime, and Starbucks BAYA Energy Pineapple Passionfruit.
The ingredients in Starbucks BAYA Energy Mango Guava are; white grape juice from concentrate, mango juice from concentrate, carbonated water, cane sugar, citric acid, natural flavors, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), green coffee bean extract, beta carotene (for color) and coffee fruit extract.
The contents of the Starbucks BAYA Energy Raspberry Lime are; lemon juice from concentrate, lime juice from concentrate, carbonated water, raspberry juice from concentrate, white grape juice from concentrate, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), cane sugar, natural flavors, lycopene (for color), coffee cherry extract and green coffee bean extract.
The Starbucks BAYA Energy Pineapple Passionfruit is prepared with; pineapple juice from concentrate, passion juice from concentrate, carbonated water, natural flavors, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), green coffee bean extract, white grape juice concentrate, cane sugar, coffee fruit extract, citric acid and beta carotene (for color).
How many calories are in Starbucks energy drinks?
The Starbucks BAYA Energy Raspberry Lime, BAYA Energy Mango Guava, and BAYA Energy Pineapple Passionfruit all have 90 calories. Other nutritional values of these drinks are; 0 calories from fat, 0g of total fat, 0g of saturated fat, 0g of trans fat, 0g of protein, 0mg of sodium, 0g of dietary fiber, 23g of total carbohydrates, 0mg of cholesterol, 22g of sugar and 160-170mg of caffeine. A single serving of Starbucks energy drink is 12fl oz. These values are based on a daily 2000 caloric intake.
FAQ SECTION
How much are Starbucks energy drinks?
Starbucks energy drinks are sold for $2.89, but this price may vary slightly from one Starbucks location to another. Customers can buy these drinks from any Starbucks store, convenience store, grocery store, gas station, or online, from the Starbucks app or website or any other leading online retailer like Walmart and Amazon.
Do Starbucks energy drinks have caffeine?
Yes. The caffeine amount in Starbucks energy drinks is between 160mg and 170mg, depending on the specific flavor.