Coffees
Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew
9.6 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains caffeine
Why it scores 81
Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew scores 81 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 1 points Energy 4 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better bottled coffee drinks
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Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Rise Brewing Co. · 7 fl oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Original Nitro Cold Brew Stumptown Coffee Roasters Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Cold Brew Coffee 100% Colombian Kirkland Signature · 325 mL Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Pure Black Medium Roast Cold Brew Coffee Califa Farms · 48 fl oz/1.5 Quart/1.4 L Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Cold Brew Coffee La Colombe · 42 fl oz/1.3 Quart/1.25 L Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 19 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Nitro Cold Brew
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 4 kcal / 100 ml minus 1 points
100 − 19 = 81
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 4 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
Serving: 1 serving (283.906 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
COLD BREWED STARBUCKS COFFEE (WATER, COFFEE), NITROGEN.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Starbucks · 11 oz Ultra-processedContains caffeineNo additives Score 83 out of 100 Excellent -
Blonde roast ICED COFFEE Starbucks · 48 fl oz/1.5 Quart/1.42 L Contains caffeineNo additives Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
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Sources
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org
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Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine is Too Much?
“For most adults, the FDA has cited 400 milligrams* a day — that's about two to three 12-fluid-ounce cups of coffee — as an amount not generally associated with negative effects.”
fda.gov
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Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 4.1 (beverages with high caffeine content)
“‘High caffeine content. Not recommended for children or pregnant or breast-feeding women’”
eur-lex.europa.eu