Business & Tech

Starbucks to Put Calorie Info on Menus: How Will It Affect You?

Are you less likely to order some of the drinks or food with the information on the menu?

If you're a Starbucks fan, you may soon think twice before ordering your favorite drink or food.

Starbucks announced on Tuesday that it will include calorie information on the menu boards at all U.S. Starbucks stores beginning Tuesday, June 25. 

The calorie count labels will apply to the listed drinks on the menu and food in the pastry case. 

Interested in local real estate?Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more.

Are you less likely to order some of the drinks or food with the information on the menu? Tell us in the comments below.

According to the Seattle-based company, each beverage will be listed as a standard recipe, but customers are welcome to customize the drinks to their liking. 

Interested in local real estate?Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more.

Here are some of the products with their calorie information.

Grande 16-ounce drinks

  • Iced Coffee with milk*: 35
  • Flavored Latte*: 250
  • Coffee Frappuccino*: 230
  • Caffè Vanilla Frappuccino with whipped cream*: 420
  • Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino with whipped cream*: 570
  • Tazo Green Tea Latte*: 350
  • Strawberry Smoothie*: 300
*Based on drinks with 2-percent milk

Bakery

  • Iced Lemon Pound Cake: 500
  • Banana Walnut Bread: 490
  • Blueberry Scone: 460
  • Bountiful Blueberry Muffin: 350
  • Croissant: 240
  • Bacon & Gouda Artisan Breakfast Sandwich: 350
  • Turkey & Havarti Sandwich: 450

The full nutrition information is available on the Starbucks website and its mobile app.

Do you like the calorie count on the menu boards or is this a rude awakening? Tell us in the comments below.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

More from University Place