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Cold Brew Calories, Caffeine & Full Nutrition — Tall, Grande, Venti

Find Cold Brew calories, sugar, fat, and caffeine by size. Compare Tall, Grande, and Venti to make the best choice for your goals.

TallGrandeVenti 188.6–322.9 mg caffeine 16–28 kcal

Nutrition Calculator

Cold Brew Calories by Size

Select your size to view calories, sugar, fat, carbs, protein, and caffeine.

Calories 16kcal
Sugar 0.1g
Carbs 1.6g
Fat 0.6g
Protein 0.8g
Caffeine 188.6mg

Showing: Tall — 16 kcal

  • Caffeine increases at Venti size
  • More keto-compatible for this size
% Daily Value Based on 2,000 kcal/day
Calories
16kcal 1%
Total Fat
0.6g 1%
Saturated Fat
0.2g 1%
Total Carbs
1.6g 1%
Sugar
0.1g 0%
Fibre
1g 4%
Protein
0.8g 2%
Salt
0.01g 0%

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 kcal diet. Your values may vary.

Calorie Breakdown

Cold Brew Calories

The Cold Brew ranges from 16 kcal (Tall) to 28 kcal (Venti). Choosing a Tall keeps calories at their lowest.

Lowest 16 kcal · Tall
Highest 28 kcal · Venti

How long to burn off 16 kcal

Based on a 70 kg adult. Updates with your selection above.

🚶 Walking
4 min
🚴 Cycling
2 min
🏃 Running
1 min
🏊 Swimming
2 min
🧘 Yoga
5 min

Keto Suitability

Is the Cold Brew Keto-Friendly?

Net carbs (carbohydrates minus fibre) at or below 12g is considered more keto-compatible. Values update as you change size above.

✓ More keto-compatible

Net carbs for this combination are 0.6g — within the 12g keto threshold.

To reduce carbs:

  • Opt for Tall size to minimise total carb intake
  • Consider black coffee or espresso-based drinks for strict keto

Caffeine Content

Cold Brew Caffeine & Metabolism

The Cold Brew contains caffeine from its base ingredients. Caffeine has a half-life of around 5–6 hours in most adults — meaning half the caffeine is still active several hours after drinking.

Tall 188.6 mg High
Grande 255.8 mg High
Venti 322.9 mg High

Caffeine metabolism & recommended drink time

Enter the time you plan to drink this. The chart shows how much caffeine remains in your system over the next 8 hours. Residual caffeine after 10 pm is linked to disrupted sleep quality.

Using: Tall (188.6 mg)
Caffeine-sensitive? Even a Tall contains 188.6 mg — comparable to a standard espresso shot (~63 mg). If you're sensitive to caffeine, consider a cut-off of 1–2 pm to avoid sleep disruption. Pregnant individuals are advised to keep total caffeine below 200 mg/day.

Size Comparison

How Calories and Caffeine Change by Size

As cup size increases, so do calories, sugar, and caffeine. Reference: default.

SizeCaloriesSugar CarbsFatProteinCaffeine
Tall 16 kcal 0.1g 1.6g 0.6g 0.8g 188.6 mg
Grande 22 kcal 0.1g 2.2g 0.8g 1.1g 255.8 mg
Venti 28 kcal 0.2g 2.8g 1.1g 1.4g 322.9 mg

Going from Tall to Venti adds 12 kcal and 0.1g sugar. Caffeine also increases at the largest size.

FAQ

Cold Brew — Common Questions

The most relevant questions about calories, caffeine, keto suitability for this drink.

The Cold Brew ranges from 16 kcal (Tall) to 28 kcal (Venti). A Tall contains 16 kcal.

The lowest-calorie option is the Tall at 16 kcal. Choosing Tall keeps calories at their minimum.

A Tall contains 188.6 mg, Grande 255.8 mg, and Venti 322.9 mg of caffeine. This is classified as high caffeine.

The Tall has 0.6g net carbs — within the typical 12g keto threshold, making it one of the more keto-compatible options.