Cold brew calories by size, cream and syrup
Black cold brew is one of the lightest drinks you can order — steeping coffee in cold water for hours pulls out smooth flavor without adding anything. On its own it is essentially calorie-free, so the number you see comes almost entirely from what you stir in: a splash of milk, a pour of sweet cream, or a few pumps of syrup.
Typical portion475 gCalories≈ 5 kcal
Quick answer
A grande (16 oz) black cold brew is about 5 kcal — basically nothing. A splash of milk brings it to around 20 kcal, sweet cream pushes it to roughly 110 kcal, and a couple of pumps of vanilla syrup add 40 to 80 kcal on top.
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g
Approximate values. Your recipe and portion can change the result.
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Size
Cream level
Syrup
Estimated result
Base · Grande5 kcal
Cream level: Splash of milk+15 kcal
Syrup: None0 kcal
Whipped cream0 kcal
Total20 kcal
- Protein1 g
- Fat1 g
- Carbs1 g
Size, milk type and syrup pumps drive most of a drink's calories.
What is usually inside
cold-steeped coffeecold watericemilk or sweet cream (optional)flavored syrup (optional)whipped cream (optional)
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FAQ
How many calories are in cold brew?
Black cold brew is about 5 kcal for a grande (16 oz) — essentially nothing. A splash of milk brings it to around 20 kcal, sweet cream raises it to roughly 110 kcal, and vanilla syrup adds 40 to 80 kcal depending on the pumps.
How many calories are in a black cold brew?
Almost none. Plain cold brew with no milk, cream or sugar is around 5 kcal even in a large cup, since cold-steeped coffee adds barely any calories on its own.
How many calories does sweet cream add to cold brew?
A standard pour of vanilla sweet cream adds about 100 calories, which is why a Sweet Cream Cold Brew lands near 110 kcal for a grande. Asking for it on the side lets you control how much goes in.
Can SpoonCheck estimate my cold brew from a photo?
Yes. A photo helps SpoonCheck gauge the cup size and how much cream or sweetener is clouding the drink, so you get a realistic estimate without guessing pumps.
Data source: USDA FDC (coffee, brewed) for black base + typical café cold brew builds (Starbucks Cold Brew grande ~5 kcal black, Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew grande ~110 kcal as cross-check)
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