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Popular sweet, milky cold beverage from Starbucks
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Starbucks Bro (240 g) has 180 calories. That works out to 75 calories per 100 g. It contains 31.2 g of carbs, 3.6 g of protein, 3.6 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.5 µg of B12 covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
180
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
31.2g
· 11% DV
Protein
3.6g
· 7% DV
Fat
3.6g
· 5% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 73% · Protein 8% · Fat 19%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 96 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 31.2 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 180 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 75 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 135 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 240 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 300 g | 225 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 263 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 263 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 470 g | 353 kcal |
Calculated from 75 calories per 100 g.
Starbucks Bro is described as a sweet, milky cold drink. Its exact flavour and ingredients are not specified here, so details such as coffee, flavour syrups, or toppings may depend on the version sold at your location.
The available information does not confirm whether Starbucks Bro contains coffee or caffeine. Recipes can differ between markets, so ask the barista whether your local version is coffee-based if you are avoiding caffeine.
Usually, you can ask for less sweetener if it is added during preparation. Starbucks Bro may use a premixed base in some locations, in which case the barista may not be able to adjust the sweetness much.
Yes, Starbucks Bro contains a dairy ingredient according to the allergen information. Avoid it if you have a milk allergy. If you are lactose intolerant, ask whether the local recipe contains other dairy ingredients even if a milk alternative is available.
Yes, Starbucks Bro is a cold beverage. Whether it comes with ice, and how much, can depend on how the local store prepares it; ask for no ice or light ice if that is your preference.
It is best to drink Starbucks Bro soon after it is made, since melting ice can change its flavour and texture. Refrigerate leftovers promptly, and discard a milky drink that has been left at room temperature for a long time.
Starbucks Bro is not designed as a sports drink. Its sweet, milky character may feel heavy just before exercise, and its caffeine content is not confirmed; water is a simpler choice for hydration.
Children can have Starbucks Bro as an occasional treat, but it is sweet and its caffeine content is unclear. Ask the store whether the local recipe contains coffee, especially if you want to avoid giving a child caffeine.
It could if the version sold at your location contains caffeine. Since the available information does not confirm that, check with the barista before ordering it late in the day if caffeine affects your sleep.
Freezing Starbucks Bro is not recommended for keeping its usual texture. The milk-based drink may separate as it freezes and thaws, while ice can dilute it; order a fresh one when you are ready to drink it.
Vitamins
B12
0.48µg · 20% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
B5
0.72mg · 14% DV
Biotin
3.6µg · 12% DV
Minerals
Calcium
132mg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
84mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
216mg · 6% DV
Iodine
7.2µg · 5% DV
Sodium
96mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 180 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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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.
Starbucks Bro is a sweet, milky cold drink sold by Starbucks. The information provided does not specify what “Bro” refers to or give a full recipe, so its ingredients beyond the milky character are best left open rather than guessed. It is served chilled and is intended as a ready-to-drink café beverage.
It suits a warm day or an afternoon pick-me-up, whether you are having it in a Starbucks café or taking it to go. Expect a smooth, creamy texture and a noticeably sweet taste. Its nutrition is mainly carbohydrate, with relatively little protein; if you want a lighter order, choose a smaller cup and pair it with something unsweetened rather than another sweet treat.
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.
NOVA 4
Ultra-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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.72g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.12g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.