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Refreshing lime beverage, typically served chilled and over ice.
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Cool Lime (240 g) has 65 calories. That works out to 27 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.1 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 20.4 mg of Vitamin C covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Cool Lime is a chilled, lime-forward drink, commonly served with ice and fresh mint. Café versions are designed as refreshing citrus drinks; the exact ingredients can vary, but lime flavour is the defining note. Its pale colour and clean, tangy taste make it an easy alternative to a heavier or creamy drink.
It is often enjoyed cold on its own, especially in warm weather, or alongside a light meal. In the UK, North America and elsewhere, it fits naturally among iced café drinks and summer refreshments. It is low in fat and protein, with most of its energy coming from carbohydrates: about 27 calories and 6.7 g of carbs per 100 g. If you prefer a less sweet drink, ask whether it can be made with less sweetener.
Selected: 100 g
27
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
6.7g
· 2% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 99% · Protein 1% · Fat 0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C
8.5mg · 9% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B3
0.1mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Calcium
7mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
22mg · 1% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
2mg · 0% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 27 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
Cool Lime is a chilled lime-and-mint drink, usually served over ice. Café versions may use a prepared base or include ingredients such as green coffee extract, while homemade recipes are often mixed from lime, mint, water, and a sweetener.
Some versions do. Starbucks Cool Lime Refresha has used green coffee extract, which contains caffeine; a homemade mix of lime, mint, water, and sweetener is caffeine-free. Check which version you’re ordering if you avoid caffeine.
A typical Cool Lime combines lime, mint, water, a sweetener, and ice. The exact ingredients vary between cafés and homemade recipes, and some café versions use a prepared base or add green coffee extract.
To make Cool Lime at home, mix lime juice with water and your preferred sweetener, then add lightly crushed mint and plenty of ice. Avoid crushing the mint too hard, since it can make the drink taste bitter.
Not necessarily. Cool Lime can mean any lime-and-mint drink, while Starbucks Cool Lime Refresha is a branded café version with its own recipe. Its ingredients can differ from a simple homemade lime, mint, and water mix.
Cool Lime tastes tart and citrusy, with a fresh mint aroma and a sweet finish in versions that contain added sweetener. The balance varies by recipe; adding more lime makes it sharper, while extra sweetener softens the tartness.
Cool Lime is generally a nonalcoholic lime-and-mint refresher. A traditional mojito contains white rum and soda water, though alcohol-free mojitos exist. The recipes overlap in lime and mint, but the drink base and preparation can differ.
Cool Lime can contain added sugar, especially when made with a café syrup or sweetened base. The amount varies by recipe; ask how it is sweetened or make it at home with less sweetener for a less-sweet drink.
Homemade Cool Lime is best enjoyed the day it is made. If you need to keep it, refrigerate it in a covered container and add the ice just before serving; lime slices and mint can lose their fresh flavor as they sit.
A caffeine-containing Cool Lime may affect sleep if you are sensitive to caffeine, because some café versions use green coffee extract. A homemade version made without caffeinated ingredients is a better choice near bedtime.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.