How we scored it
This energy drink contains a moderate amount of added sugar and uses natural flavors, which are common in the category. It includes beneficial ingredients like green coffee extract and a vitamin blend, but the presence of sugar and preservatives affects its overall healthiness.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 grande (16 fl oz) | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 | |
| Total fat | 0.5g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 38g | 14% |
| Dietary fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugars | 34g | |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
Starbucks's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8SUGARBad
Sugar adds sweetness but is associated with negative health effects when consumed in excess, such as energy spikes and crashes.
See more about SUGAR →SUGARSBad
Additional sugars increase sweetness but contribute to negative health impacts similar to other added sugars.
See more about SUGARS →LEMONADEGood
Lemonade provides a refreshing citrus flavor and contains natural lemon components, enhancing taste and vitamin C content.
LEMON JUICEGood
Lemon juice adds natural flavor and vitamin C, contributing to a tangy taste and antioxidant properties.
See more about LEMON JUICE →LEMON OILGood
Lemon oil provides natural citrus aroma and flavor, enhancing the drink's freshness without added sugars.
See more about LEMON OIL →STRAWBERRY ACAI REFRESHER BASEGood
This base combines berry and acai flavors, offering a fruity taste and antioxidants from acai berries.
WHITE GRAPE JUICE CONCENTRATEGood
Grape juice concentrate adds natural sweetness and flavor, along with antioxidants from grapes.
FRUIT and VEGETABLE JUICE CONCENTRATEGood
This concentrate provides natural fruit and vegetable flavors, vitamins, and antioxidants.
See more about FRUIT and VEGETABLE JUICE CONCENTRATE →Scout's score is an independent read of Starbucks's published ingredient statement and nutrition for this item, last scored September 2026. Recipes change — check the chain for today's menu. Scout takes no payment from any chain. How we score · Full Starbucks menu.