Starbucks's Green Tea Frapp. has 500 + calories?

Question

Do you think it's true? If yes, why so much?

Answer 1

i would think so. it has soooo much sugar in it i wouldn't be surprised. Plus if it has whipped cream on it then that would be added with the calories because whipped cream has a lot of fat and sugars in it.

Answer 2

Yes, according to their website:

Calories   490  

Fat Calories   120  

Total Fat (g)   14  

Saturated Fat (g)   7  

Trans Fat (g)   0  

Cholesterol (mg)   50  

Sodium (mg)   300  

Total Carbohydrates (g)   82  

Fiber (g)   1  

Sugars (g)   69  

Protein (g)   12  

Vitamin A   15%  

Vitamin C   15%  

Calcium   40%  

Iron   4%  

Caffeine (mg)   75

Answer 3

I would believe it. The drink is made with sugar or other caloric sweeteners and a higher fat dairy base, and the serving size is usually 16 to 24 ounces.

The Starbucks nutritional info site agrees: 540 calories for a venti Green Tea Frapp without whipped cream; adding whipped cream brings it to 650 calories.