Starbucks protein drinks: calories and protein, ranked
Every protein latte, protein matcha and Protein Cream drink on the US menu, hot and iced, ranked by protein per calorie. 19 drinks, Grande size.
All figures are for a Grande (16 fl oz) made to the standard recipe. Tall and Venti differ, and so do milk swaps and added syrups.
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Protein lattes, matchas and Protein Cream drinks
| Drink (Grande) | Protein | Calories | Sugar | g per 100 kcal | Density |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iced Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Matcha | 31g | 210 | 10g | 14.8 | 59% Platinum |
| Iced Sugar-Free Caramel Protein Matcha | 31g | 210 | 10g | 14.8 | 59% Platinum |
| Iced Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Latte | 29g | 200 | 9g | 14.5 | 58% Platinum |
| Iced Sugar-Free Caramel Protein Latte | 29g | 200 | 9g | 14.5 | 58% Platinum |
| Iced Protein Matcha | 31g | 260 | 23g | 11.9 | 47.7% Platinum |
| Sugar-Free Caramel Protein Matcha (hot) | 28g | 240 | 16g | 11.7 | 46.7% Platinum |
| Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Matcha (hot) | 28g | 240 | 16g | 11.7 | 46.7% Platinum |
| Sugar-Free Caramel Protein Latte (hot) | 27g | 230 | 15g | 11.7 | 47% Platinum |
| Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Latte (hot) | 27g | 230 | 15g | 11.7 | 47% Platinum |
| Iced Caramel Protein Matcha | 31g | 270 | 24g | 11.5 | 45.9% Platinum |
| Iced Vanilla Protein Latte | 29g | 270 | 29g | 10.7 | 43% Platinum |
| Iced Caramel Protein Latte | 29g | 280 | 31g | 10.4 | 41.4% Platinum |
| Protein Matcha (hot) | 28g | 300 | 30g | 9.3 | 37.3% Gold |
| Caramel Protein Matcha (hot) | 28g | 310 | 32g | 9 | 36.1% Gold |
| Vanilla Protein Latte (hot) | 27g | 310 | 34g | 8.7 | 34.8% Gold |
| Caramel Protein Latte (hot) | 27g | 320 | 37g | 8.4 | 33.8% Gold |
| Iced Banana Protein Cream Matcha | 23g | 400 | 38g | 5.8 | 23% Silver |
| Vanilla Protein Cream Cold Brew | 17g | 300 | 23g | 5.7 | 22.7% Silver |
| Iced Vanilla Protein Cream Shaken Espresso | 19g | 410 | 28g | 4.6 | 18.5% Silver |
Starbucks protein boxes and pocket
The most protein in a box is 22g, in the Apples & Cheese Trio Protein Box (470 kcal, 4.7g per 100 kcal). Per calorie the best of these is the Chicken Bacon Protein Pocket at 6.5g per 100 kcal, against 14.8g for the Iced Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Matcha. Figures are per item as sold.
| Item | Protein | Calories | g per 100 kcal | Density |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Bacon Protein Pocket | 20g | 310 | 6.5 | 25.8% Gold |
| Apples & Cheese Trio Protein Box | 22g | 470 | 4.7 | 18.7% Silver |
| Cheese Trio Protein Box | 20g | 520 | 3.8 | 15.4% Silver |
Starbucks protein drinks: common questions
How much protein is in a Starbucks protein latte?
A Grande Iced Vanilla Protein Latte has 29g of protein and 270 kcal. Across all 19 protein drinks listed, protein runs from 17g to 31g per Grande. All figures are for a Grande (16 fl oz) made to the standard recipe. Tall and Venti differ, and so do milk swaps and added syrups.
What is the best Starbucks protein coffee for protein per calorie?
Iced Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Matcha, at 31g protein in 210 kcal (14.8g per 100 kcal). The lowest-calorie drink here is the Iced Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Latte at 200 kcal with 29g of protein.
Which Starbucks protein drink has the least sugar?
The Iced Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Latte, with 9g of sugar and 29g of protein in 200 kcal. The sugar-free versions run 200 to 240 kcal, against 260 to 320 kcal for the regular lattes and matchas.
How much protein is in the Starbucks Protein Cream drinks?
The 3 Protein Cream drinks (the ones people search for as protein cold foam) have 17 to 23g of protein and 300 to 410 kcal in a Grande. They add protein to cold brew, shaken espresso and matcha, but the calories are higher, so their protein per calorie is lower than the lattes.