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Unsweetened, low-calorie pink beverage
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Unsweetened pink drink (240 g) has 43 calories. That works out to 18 calories per 100 g. It contains 5 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 2.6 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 14.4 mg of Vitamin C covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 18 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
43
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
5g
· 2% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
2.6g
· 3% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 44% · Protein 4% · Fat 52%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.6 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.16 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 29 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% |
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 | 43 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 330 g | 59 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 63 kcal |
| 12 ounce (medium) | 355 g | 64 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 450 g | 81 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 500 g | 90 kcal |
Calculated from 18 calories per 100 g.
An unsweetened pink drink is a pink, strawberry-flavored beverage made without added sweetener. Café-style versions often combine a strawberry drink base, coconut milk, and ice, but recipes differ, and “unsweetened” does not always mean sugar-free.
Make an unsweetened pink drink by mixing chilled strawberry tea or unsweetened strawberry infusion with coconut milk and ice. Shake or stir until combined, then add sliced strawberries if you like; use a base without added sweetener.
An unsweetened pink drink tastes fruity and lightly creamy, with a strawberry note and a mild coconut flavor when made with coconut milk. Without sweetener, it is usually less candy-like and more tart than a sweetened café version.
It can have caffeine, depending on its base. Versions made with green tea or green coffee extract contain caffeine, while an unsweetened pink drink made with caffeine-free strawberry infusion can be caffeine-free.
Not necessarily. “Unsweetened” usually means no sweetener was added, but a strawberry base or juice may still contain sugar. Check what base the recipe uses rather than assuming the drink has no sugar.
You can ask for a Starbucks pink drink without added sweetener, but the standard strawberry base may already contain sugar. Ask whether the base itself is unsweetened and what substitutions are available; options can vary by location.
Some unsweetened pink drink recipes include real strawberry slices, while others get their flavor and color from a prepared strawberry base. The fruit pieces are not guaranteed, so check the recipe or ask the café.
An unsweetened pink drink can separate as its fruit-based liquid and coconut milk sit together. This is often a texture change rather than a sign of spoilage; shake or stir it before drinking, and discard it if it smells or tastes off.
An unsweetened pink drink is best enjoyed fresh, ideally the same day it is made. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container, since the fruit and coconut milk can lose their best texture and flavor as they sit.
An unsweetened pink drink can be a refreshing choice, especially when made without added sweetener, but that alone does not make every version nutritious. Prepared bases may contain sugar, so the ingredients and portion you choose matter.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
14.4mg · 16% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.12mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
168mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
24mg · 3% DV
Sodium
29mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 43 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Unsweetened pink drink is a café-style iced beverage, usually combining strawberry flavour or infusion with coconut milk for its pink colour and creamy finish. Recipes vary: some use a strawberry tea base, while others take inspiration from the well-known American café version. It is typically served cold over ice and works as a refreshing alternative to a sweetened coffee-shop drink. The flavour is gently fruity, with a soft, creamy texture; without added sugar, it tastes less like a dessert drink. At 18 calories per 100 g, it is a light option, though it provides little protein or fibre. For an even lighter homemade version, use unsweetened strawberry tea and add just a splash of coconut milk.
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
2.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.24g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.14g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.