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It’s always Iced Coffee Season; we’re going to say it. You can enjoy your favourite cup of cold-brew coffee any time you like. You don’t need to go to fancy coffee shops to get your morning cup of Joe. You can get your caffeine fix almost anywhere, even in fast-food and quick-service restaurants.

Here’s the problem: not all iced coffees contain the necessary ingredients for healthy energy. Some iced coffees are so high in sugar and fat, as well as whipped cream that they slow down your metabolism.

The nutritional content of frozen and iced drinks at fast-food outlets like Starbucks and McDonald’s can vary widely. Some contain coffee with ice and possibly a little milk, while others may be more like milkshakes with some coffee. We ranked the 15 most popular frozen and iced coffee drinks at fast-food restaurants from worst to best to help you choose the best. You can make healthier choices by stocking up on the 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now.

Dunkin Donuts Frozen Coffee, Caramel Swirl

Georgia Rounder, registered nutritionist and dietitian, says that any coffee drink with the word “frozen” in its title will likely contain significantly more calories and added sugar because they are milkshakes. This frozen drink is no exception. This drink has 132g of sugar per medium. It contains 4-5x the daily recommended sugar intake if you follow AHA recommendations. It’s also the only drink in this roundup to contain trans fat, which harms your heart health.

Rounder says these coffee drinks should be considered more like ‘treats” than regular coffee drinks.

Starbucks Caffe Vanilla Frappuccino

Are you ordering a Frappuccino or a coffee-flavoured milkshake when you order it? This is by far the worst coffee drink you can get from Starbucks.

Jamba Juice La Vida Mocha

This coffee drink has no nutritional value other than the lack of protein. You’d eat a candy bar better than consuming nearly 80g of sugar. Instead of consuming artificial ingredients, order a fruit smoothie to get some fruit and avoid the sugary taste.

Krispy Kreme Frozen Mocha

This drink contains only a quarter of a gram of protein, despite being made from milk which naturally contains protein. It is quite concerning. You’ll see that the drink contains artificial sweeteners and chemically modified ingredients. This includes artificial sweetness and additives such as carrageenan or corn syrup.

Rounder says that the artificial ingredients are not intended to be digested and absorbed by our bodies. This can lead to discomfort in the stomach later in the day.

Burger King Cafe Caramel Frappe

What would you choose for 400 calories at Burger King? With a medium cafe mocha frappe or a grilled chicken sandwich, You can save more than 40 grams of sugar if you opt for the sandwich.

Tim Hortons Iced Mocha Latte

This iced mocha has espresso, chocolate milk, and choc syrup. It’s decadent! It is a 390-calorie bomb. Additionally, it adds 56g of sugar and seven of saturated fat to your daily intake. You can skip the whipped cream if you don’t want to treat yourself, which is a good thing.

Rounder says that whipped cream can add unnecessary calories, saturated fat, sugar, and salt to an iced coffee drink, even though it may not seem like much.

Au Bon Pain Iced Caramel Macchiato

Au Bon Pain’s Iced Caramel Macchiato looks good on the surface. It’s low in calories and high in protein. However, a closer inspection of the nutritional profile and ingredients reveals a different story. It does contain whole milk and espresso. But there are preservatives such as potassium sorbate, artificial flavours and syrups (including corn syrup and modified food starch) and caramel colour.

Starbucks Coffee Frappuccino Blended Coffee

Starbucks coffee Frappuccino, the original frozen coffee drink, is still loved by many. Although a 16-ounce cup of frap with 2% milk contains less fat than other frozen beverages, it still has a lot of sugar (45 grams). It also contains less protein. It is also listed as the last ingredient in coffee, making it a poor choice for a coffee drink.

McDonald’s Iced Caramel Latte

McDonald’s McCafe, aside from the Egg McMuffin, is what draws more people to its drive-thru in the morning. However, the iced coffee creations are not always healthy. The addition of sweetened condensed cream makes this iced latte sugary. It also has the highest sodium levels of any of the drinks we have reviewed.

Peet’s Iced Vanilla Latte

Peet’s vanilla iced latte is a simple but sweetened drink. You can reduce the sugar by ordering a small size with soy milk. This will save you 10g and prevent the dairy bloat.

Sonic Original Cold Brew Iced Coffee

Sonic is more than just burgers or cherry limeades. There are many iced coffee concoctions available for coffee lovers. Although this drink has more calories and fat than the other options, it contains less sugar. You can sip one of these drinks occasionally if you want something small.

Panera Iced Caffe Latte

Iced latte is a delicious way to enjoy the creaminess of a latte. This Panera Bread version has freshly brewed espresso and foamed milk. This drink has a higher calorie and fat count due to the larger milk. It also contains more sodium than plain iced coffee.