Creamer
Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Inspired Flavor Zero Creamer
28 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 54
Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Inspired Flavor Zero Creamer scores 54 out of 100 (Okay) 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 7.5 points Sucralose: In a 2022 randomized study, sucralose and saccharin altered the gut microbiome and impaired glucose responses in some people; a 2023 lab study raised questions about its by-product sucralose-6-acetate. Strong
- minus 7 points Saturated fat 6.7 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Caramel Macchiato Inspired Flavor Zero Creamer
Ingredients
- Sucralose minus 7.5 points
- Vegetable oil (unspecified) minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 6.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 6.7 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Salt 0.3 g / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 46 = 54
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [15]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 133 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g |
| Sugars | 6.7 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 6.7 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 serving (15 ml)
Ingredients
- NONFAT MILK
- HEAVY CREAM
- VEGETABLE OIL (HIGH OLEIC SOYBEAN OIL)
- BUTTERMILK
- SALT
- NATURAL FLAVOR
- SUCRALOSE (moderate concern)
- GELLAN GUM
Label text, as published
NONFAT MILK, HEAVY CREAM, VEGETABLE OIL (HIGH OLEIC SOYBEAN OIL), BUTTERMILK, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUCRALOSE, GELLAN GUM
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Starbucks
Sources
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Personalized microbiome-driven effects of non-nutritive sweeteners on human glucose tolerance
“As groups, each administered NNS distinctly altered stool and oral microbiome and plasma metabolome, whereas saccharin and sucralose significantly impaired glycemic responses.”
doi.org
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“Sucralose-6-acetate significantly increased the expression of genes associated with inflammation, oxidative stress, and cancer”
doi.org
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“EFSA’s experts concluded that the sweetener sucralose (E 955) continues to be safe for consumers for its currently authorised uses as a food additive.”
efsa.europa.eu
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
who.int
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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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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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