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Refreshing lime drink, low calorie, hydrating
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Starbucks Cool Lime Drink (240 g) has 48 calories. That works out to 20 calories per 100 g. It contains 12 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 4.8 mg of Vitamin C covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
48
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
12g
· 4% DV
Protein
0g
· 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 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 48 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
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 | 48 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 24 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 66 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 355 g | 71 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 473 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 100 kcal |
Calculated from 20 calories per 100 g.
Starbucks Cool Lime Drink tastes tart and citrusy, with minty and cucumber-like notes. It is a flavored refresher rather than plain lime water, and its sweetness can soften the sharpness of the lime.
Starbucks Cool Lime Drink is not available everywhere, and its menu status varies by country and store. A location that no longer lists it does not necessarily mean it has been discontinued worldwide; check the local Starbucks menu for current availability.
Yes, Starbucks Cool Lime Drink can contain caffeine from green coffee extract. The amount may vary by serving size and local recipe, so ask the barista or check the local product information if you need to limit caffeine.
Starbucks Cool Lime Drink is typically made with a lime-flavored base and may include green coffee extract, with mint and cucumber notes in the finished drink. Ingredients and preparation can differ between markets and menu versions.
To make a homemade drink inspired by Starbucks Cool Lime Drink, combine lime juice, cold water, mint, and thin cucumber slices, then serve over ice. The flavor will not be an exact match because Starbucks uses its own base and may use green coffee extract.
Yes, the standard base for Starbucks Cool Lime Drink may contain sugar or other sweeteners. The recipe differs by market; ask whether the store can reduce the amount of base or sweetener if you want a less-sweet drink.
No, Starbucks Cool Lime Drink is not simply limeade. It has a flavored base with mint and cucumber-like notes, and may contain green coffee extract; limeade is generally made from lime juice, water, and a sweetener.
Yes, Starbucks Cool Lime Drink contributes fluid because it is water-based. It may also contain sweetener, so it is not a substitute for drinking plain water throughout the day.
Yes, you can ask for Starbucks Cool Lime Drink without ice. Removing the ice may make the drink less cold and change how concentrated it tastes; whether a store can accommodate the request can vary.
Starbucks Cool Lime Drink is best consumed soon after purchase. As the ice melts, the flavor becomes diluted, and fresh ingredients can lose quality; refrigerate leftovers promptly rather than leaving the drink at room temperature.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
4.8mg · 5% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
24mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
2.4mg · 1% DV
Sodium
12mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 48 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 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.
Starbucks Cool Lime Drink is a branded, chilled lime-flavoured café beverage rather than a traditional regional recipe. It is typically served over ice, with a bright citrus profile that makes it an appealing alternative when you want something cold instead of a hot coffee.
In Starbucks cafés, it suits a warm-weather break; elsewhere, it works as a casual takeaway drink or alongside a light snack. Its nutritional profile is low in energy and mostly carbohydrate: per 100 g, it provides 20 calories and 5 g of carbohydrates, with no protein or fat. Pair it with a savoury sandwich or snack if you want a more filling break.
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 3
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
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.