Starbucks Iced Coffee Lightly Sweetened Premium Coffee Beverage 48 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle

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Is Starbucks Iced Coffee Lightly Sweetened Premium Coffee Beverage 48 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle healthy?

Starbucks Iced Coffee Lightly Sweetened Premium Coffee Beverage 48 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is primarily composed of brewed coffee and a small amount of added sugar, which keeps the ingredient list relatively simple and clean.

How processed is Starbucks Iced Coffee Lightly Sweetened Premium Coffee Beverage 48 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle?

Starbucks Iced Coffee Lightly Sweetened Premium Coffee Beverage 48 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Starbucks Iced Coffee Lightly Sweetened Premium Coffee Beverage 48 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Brewed Starbucks Coffee (Water, Coffee), Ascorbic Acid (to Protect Flavor) count in its favor; Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Starbucks Iced Coffee Lightly Sweetened Premium Coffee Beverage 48 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle

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65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Starbucks
Category Coffee
Summary

This product is primarily composed of brewed coffee and a small amount of added sugar, which keeps the ingredient list relatively simple and clean. The presence of sugar, while not excessive, does introduce some concerns regarding added calories and potential health impacts if consumed in large quantities. The processing level limits the score, but the absence of artificial additives or harmful ingredients supports a higher rating within its category.

Key ingredients 3

Brewed Starbucks Coffee (Water, Coffee)
Good

This ingredient provides natural coffee flavor and antioxidants, making it a wholesome base for the beverage.

Ascorbic Acid (to Protect Flavor)
Good

Ascorbic acid helps preserve the flavor and freshness of the beverage without adding harmful substances.

Sugar
Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but also contributes to excess calorie intake and can impact blood sugar levels if consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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