Starbucks Java chip vs cookie Crumble: Which One is better?

Frappuccinos, particularly those from Starbucks have taken the coffee beverage world by storm, and everyone seems to love them. I decided to try two of the most popular Frappuccinos to experience and see for myself what all the hype was about. Well, the majority wins this time. Frappuccinos are delicious, filling, and tasty, plus aesthetically pleasing. I tried the java chip Frappuccino and the cookie crumble Frappuccino and wrote this article detailing my experience with both drinks.

What are the differences between Starbucks Java Chip vs cookie crumble

Features	Starbucks Java Chip	Starbucks cookie crumble
Ingredients	Frappuccino chips, milk, ice, mocha sauce, coffee, whipped cream, coffee Frappuccino syrup	Chocolate cookie grind topping, milk, ice, mocha sauce, coffee, whipped cream, Frappuccino chips, coffee Frappuccino syrup
Taste Profile	It is sweet, chocolatey, and has a creamy and thick texture.	It is very chocolatey, creamy, and refreshing.
Caffeine content/Nutritional Value	A Grande cup size of this drink has 440 calories in total. It also has 65 g of total carbohydrates, 60 g of sugar, 18 g of fat, and 260 mg of sodium. It also has 105 mg of caffeine.	A Grande cup size of this drink has 480 calories in total. It also has 62 g of total carbohydrates, 55 g of sugar, 24 g of fat, and 270 mg of sodium. It also has 95 mg of caffeine.
Availability/Accessibility	Can be found all year round and in most Starbucks stores.	Can be found all year round and in most Starbucks stores.
Roast level	Blonde roast	Blonde roast

Starbucks Java chip vs cookie Crumble – How they compare

What it’s made of (ingredients)

Frappuccino coffee is a line of iced blended coffee drinks. This coffee blends well with ice, therefore it is used mostly in cold drinks. Starbucks often serves Frappuccinos with blended ice and whipped cream at the top.

The Starbucks java chip Frappuccino is made of espresso coffee, Frappuccino syrup, mocha sauce, ice, milk, and Frappuccino chips. It is served with whipped cream at the top and a drizzle of mocha sauce. Java chips are like chocolate chips, but they are designed just for Frappuccino drinks.

The Starbucks cookie crumble Frappuccino is made of grounded chocolate cookies, ice, mocha sauce, milk, coffee Frappuccino syrup, and espresso coffee. It is topped off with extra cookie crumbles, mocha sauce drizzle, and whipped cream.

Since the drinks are made of similar ingredients, in this case, it is a draw.

Taste profile

The java chip Frappuccino is rich, delicious, and chocolatey. It is also creamy, thick, and filling. The ice added makes it a refreshing drink and the java chips add more texture to the drink, balancing well with its creaminess and thickness.

The cookie crumble Frappuccino is also delicious. It is sweet but not overly sweet and has a lighter texture. The crumbled chocolate cookies add a bit of texture to the drink, but it has a smooth texture overall.

Both of these drinks taste delicious, so it would be a draw.

Caffeine content/Nutritional Value

The java chip Frappuccino has 105 mg of caffeine which is relatively low but enough to give you an energy boost. It is dense in calories, as a Grande cup size is 440 calories in total. It is not the most nutritious or healthy drink, so I would recommend taking it occasionally.

The cookie crumble has slightly less caffeine of 95 mg. It is also dense in calories and sugar, even more than the java chip Frappuccino. I would also recommend taking it occasionally.

Both of these drinks have relatively similar amounts of caffeine and have a lot of calories and sugar. They are both quite unhealthy, so in consideration of this feature, it is a draw.

Availability/Accessibility

Both these Frappuccino drinks can be easily found in many Starbucks stores, and their ingredients are easily and always available. It would be a rare occasion to not get these beverages.

In this category, it is a draw.

Roast level

Frappuccinos are made with both espresso coffee and frapp roast coffee. In this case, the espresso comes blonde roasted, since the frapp roast coffee can be too overpowering and bitter by itself.

According to this category, it is a draw.

Starbucks Java chip vs cookie Crumble: A comparison review

Starbucks Java Chip – Overview

One word to describe this drink would be heavenly. It was like having a dessert in a cup. It was sweet, without being too overboard and since it is an iced drink, it was perfect to cool down on a hot summer day.

The java chips were a great addition in terms of texture, and they were delicious so I was happy to chew them even after finishing up my drink.

The only downside is that this drink can be quite expensive as it goes for about $5. It is also high in calories, with 440 calories for a Grande cup size. It would be best suited to get as an occasional sweet treat.

What I liked;

• Delicious, creamy, chocolatey, and refreshing.
• The java chips added texture and were delicious as well.

What I didn’t like;

• It is quite pricey for a beverage.
• Dense in calories

Who it’s best suited for;

• For anyone looking for an occasional sweet treat to cool down on a hot day.

Starbucks Cookie Crumble – Overview

If you are a big fan of chocolate chip cookies, then you are sure to enjoy this beverage. It is similar to the java chip Frappuccino but has cookie crumble bits instead of java chips.

It has a smoother texture and I didn’t have to chew the crumbled cookies after I finished my drink. Overall, it was delicious and the fact that it is an iced drink made it refreshing.

What I liked;

• It was delicious, relatively light, and had the right level of sweetness
• Had a smooth texture.

What I didn’t like;

• Dense in calories.

Who it’s best suited for;

• Anybody who is a big fan of chocolate, particularly chocolate chip cookies.

Final Verdict: So, Which is better? Starbucks Java Chip or Cookie Crumble?

Upon greater analysis of the features of both of these drinks, they are both good. They are both aesthetically pleasing to the eye, they are delicious, flavorful, and refreshing. I would recommend both of them to anyone looking for a delicious, chocolatey beverage.

FAQ Section

Is Starbucks java chip better than cookie crumble?

That would depend on your particular tastes and preferences. They are quite similar, only that the java chip has more texture than the cookie crumble.

Which is healthier between Starbucks java chip and cookie crumble?

The java chip is healthier since it has fewer calories than the cookie crumble. However, both of these drinks are dense in calories, so they are not the healthiest to have regularly. They are best enjoyed as an occasional treat.