Frappuccino
A Frappuccino is a popular blended iced coffee beverage, typically made with coffee, milk, ice, and a sweetener or syrup, often topped with whipped cream. While it originated as a Starbucks trademark, the name has become a generic term for many sweet, blended coffee drinks found in cafes worldwide.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This beverage is generally high in carbohydrates and fat due to its sugar, milk, and whipped cream content, with a typical serving containing anywhere from 300 to 600 calories. It provides a quick source of energy and a caffeine boost, but offers minimal protein or other essential nutrients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 230 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin A | 100 IU |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The Frappuccino is a cultural phenomenon that helped popularize the concept of 'coffee as a dessert' and transformed the coffee shop experience into a destination for sweet, indulgent treats. Its highly customizable nature has made it a canvas for endless flavor variations and seasonal limited-time offerings.
