Starbucks Iced Coffee Unsweetened Premium Coffee Beverage

Common questions

Is Starbucks Iced Coffee Unsweetened Premium Coffee Beverage healthy?

Starbucks Iced Coffee Unsweetened Premium Coffee Beverage scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product consists of brewed coffee and ascorbic acid, which is used to protect flavor, indicating minimal processing and a clean ingredient list.

How processed is Starbucks Iced Coffee Unsweetened Premium Coffee Beverage?

Starbucks Iced Coffee Unsweetened Premium Coffee Beverage is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

How does Starbucks Iced Coffee Unsweetened Premium Coffee Beverage compare to other coffee?

Starbucks Iced Coffee Unsweetened Premium Coffee Beverage ranks #18 of 22 coffee in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Laird Superfood Peruvian Medium Roast Coffee with Functional Mushrooms Certified Organic Peruvian Ground Coffee Beans Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Non-GMO Paleo Keto Friendly Bag at 98/100.

Which ingredients drive Starbucks Iced Coffee Unsweetened Premium Coffee Beverage's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Brewed Starbucks Coffee, Ascorbic Acid count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Starbucks Iced Coffee Unsweetened Premium Coffee Beverage

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70 Good
$5.38 · 48 fl oz · $0.11 / fluid ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Coffee
Summary

This product consists of brewed coffee and ascorbic acid, which is used to protect flavor, indicating minimal processing and a clean ingredient list. The absence of added sugars, artificial flavors, or harmful additives contributes to its high score. However, due to its processing level, the score is capped, but the clean ingredients allow it to reach the maximum possible for its category.

Key ingredients 2

Brewed Starbucks Coffee
Good

Brewed coffee is a natural source of antioxidants, particularly chlorogenic acids, which can offer health benefits. The coffee is brewed from water and coffee beans, indicating minimal processing and no added sugars or artificial ingredients. This makes it a clean and beneficial ingredient in the beverage.

Benefits

Rich in antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation and support overall health.

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Ascorbic Acid
Good

Vitamin C — beneficial even when serving as a preservative.

Benefits

Helps preserve the flavor and quality of the beverage by preventing oxidation.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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