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Unsweetened Medium Roast Black Iced Coffee

Name: Starbucks Unsweetened Medium Roast Black Iced Coffee
Brand: Starbucks

71/ 100 clean scoreNo listed additives from the 9 groups we check

Higher-scoring pick on this shelf: Equal Exchange Organic Bolivia Light Roast Coffee, Whole Bean (100/100)

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Label checked 2026-10-16. USDA FoodData Central · How we verify labels and scores

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The clean score reads only the ingredient label. Up to 60 points come from the 9 additive groups we check: each group not on the label earns its share, and a group named only in a "may contain" note earns half. Up to 25 points come from an organic claim we have confirmed. Points that do not apply to this kind of food are left out and the rest is scaled to 100.

This product: 9 of 9 groups not on the label. No confirmed organic claim.

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Additive Check Details

Seed OilsNot Found

Artificial DyesNot Found

MSGNot Found

Artificial SweetenersNot Found

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Ingredients

Starbucks Unsweetened Medium Roast Black Iced Coffee

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Label data source

Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2566535, data date 2023-06-29, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-16. Check the package for the current label.

Nutrient	Per 100 ml	Per serving (360 ml, 12 fl oz (360 mL))
Calories	4 kcal	14 kcal
Total fat	0 g	0 g
Saturated fat	Unknown	Unknown
Sodium	0 mg	0 mg
Total carbohydrate	0.8 g	3 g
Dietary fiber	Unknown	Unknown
Total sugars	Unknown	Unknown
Added sugars	Unknown	Unknown
Sugar alcohols	Unknown	Unknown
Protein	0.3 g	1 g
Net carbs (carbs − fiber)	Unknown	Unknown

Our research notes

What to know before you choose this coffee

The recorded ingredient label lists a single ingredient: brewed starbucks coffee. None of the additive groups we check appear on the recorded label, and no added sugars or flavors stand out. For this coffee, the comparison that matters most is brewing format: match grind, whole beans, instant coffee or pod compatibility to your equipment.

Good signSingle-ingredient label.
Good signNone of the nine additive groups we check (seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, corn syrups, banned-abroad additives) appear on the recorded label.
Good to knowContains a caffeine source (tea or coffee); caffeine per cup varies by brewing.

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You avoid all nine groups we check, from seed oils to banned-abroad additives: none appear on the recorded label.

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References

Starbucks Unsweetened Medium Roast Black Iced Coffee: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2566535) USDA FoodData Central
Coffee Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Spilling the beans: how much caffeine is too much? U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Coffee standards and resources Specialty Coffee Association

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Starbucks Unsweetened Medium Roast Black Iced Coffee contain seed oils?

No listed matches for seed oils were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.

Does Starbucks Unsweetened Medium Roast Black Iced Coffee contain artificial dyes or MSG?

No listed matches for artificial dyes or MSG were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.

What is the verification standard for this product?

The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-16. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.

What are the ingredients in Starbucks Unsweetened Medium Roast Black Iced Coffee?

The recorded ingredient statement reads: BREWED STARBUCKS COFFEE (WATER, COFFEE)

Is Starbucks Unsweetened Medium Roast Black Iced Coffee healthy?

Its recorded label lists none of the 9 additive groups we track, including seed oils, artificial dyes and MSG. Its clean score is 71 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.

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