Fountain soda and tea
Soda, tea & lemonade
| Menu item | In restaurant (est.) | Delivery apps | Restaurant range (est.) | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coca-Cola | ≈ $2.01 | $2.39 (+19%) | $1.29 – $3.27 | 200 |
| Diet Coke | ≈ $2.01 | $2.39 (+19%) | $1.29 – $3.27 | 0 |
| Sprite | ≈ $2.01 | $2.39 (+19%) | $1.29 – $3.27 | 190 |
| Dr Pepper | ≈ $2.01 | $2.39 (+19%) | $1.29 – $3.27 | 190 |
| Fanta Orange | ≈ $2.01 | $2.39 (+19%) | $1.29 – $3.27 | — |
| Hi-C Orange Lavaburst | ≈ $2.01 | $2.39 (+19%) | $1.29 – $3.27 | 220 |
| Sweet Tea | ≈ $1.99 | $2.37 (+19%) | $1.34 – $3.35 | 170 |
| Unsweetened Iced Tea | ≈ $2.09 | $2.49 (+19%) | $1.34 – $3.35 | 0 |
| Lemonade | ≈ $2.68 | $3.19 (+19%) | $2.06 – $3.86 | 120 |
| Frozen Coca-Cola | ≈ $2.60 | $3.09 (+19%) | $1.67 – $5.03 | 90 |
| Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry | ≈ $2.65 | $3.15 (+19%) | $1.67 – $5.03 | 90 |
Specialty drinks and Refreshers
McDonald's has added a line of customised sodas and fruit drinks: soda with flavour syrups and cream (Dirty Dr Pepper, Vanilla Swirl, Orange Dream), Sprite Berry Blast, lemonade-based Refreshers and an energy drink made with Red Bull.
Specialty drinks
| Menu item | In restaurant (est.) | Delivery apps | Restaurant range (est.) | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty Dr Pepper | ≈ $3.61 | $4.29 (+19%) | $2.93 – $4.69 | 250 |
| Sprite Berry Blast | ≈ $3.61 | $4.29 (+19%) | $2.93 – $4.69 | 240 |
| Vanilla Swirl with Coca-Cola | ≈ $3.61 | $4.29 (+19%) | $2.93 – $4.40 | 260 |
| Orange Dream with Hi-C | ≈ $3.61 | $4.29 (+19%) | $2.93 – $4.40 | 260 |
| Strawberry Watermelon Refresher | ≈ $4.36 | $5.19 (+19%) | $3.52 – $4.90 | 160 |
| Mango Pineapple Refresher | ≈ $4.36 | $5.19 (+19%) | $3.52 – $4.90 | 180 |
| Blackberry Passion Fruit Refresher | ≈ $4.32 | $5.14 (+19%) | $1.59 – $4.90 | 170 |
| Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer | ≈ $5.42 | $6.45 (+19%) | $4.87 – $6.39 | 200 |
| Red Bull (can) | ≈ $3.35 | $3.99 (+19%) | $3.19 – $4.32 | — |
Juice, milk and water
Juice, milk & water
| Menu item | In restaurant (est.) | Delivery apps | Restaurant range (est.) | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minute Maid Orange Juice | ≈ $3.40 | $4.04 (+19%) | $2.09 – $5.03 | 190 |
| 1% Low Fat Milk | ≈ $1.59 | $1.89 (+19%) | $1.08 – $2.79 | 100 |
| Low Fat Chocolate Milk | ≈ $1.59 | $1.89 (+19%) | $1.08 – $2.51 | 130 |
| Honest Kids Apple Juice Drink | ≈ $1.59 | $1.89 (+19%) | $1.08 – $3.02 | 35 |
| DASANI Water | ≈ $2.16 | $2.57 (+19%) | $1.34 – $3.35 | 0 |
Drink calories and sugar
Drink nutrition (small)
| Drink | Calories | Sugars | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coca-Cola | 200 | 53 g | 0 mg |
| Diet Coke | 0 | 0 g | 0 mg |
| Sprite | 190 | 49 g | 0 mg |
| Sweet Tea | 170 | 40 g | 95 mg |
| Lemonade | 120 | 29 g | 0 mg |
| Frozen Coca-Cola | 90 | 24 g | 0 mg |
| Dirty Dr Pepper | 250 | 47 g | 25 mg |
| Vanilla Swirl with Coca-Cola | 260 | 49 g | 0 mg |
| Mango Pineapple Refresher | 180 | 39 g | 45 mg |
| Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer | 200 | 48 g | 80 mg |
| Minute Maid Orange Juice | 190 | 41 g | 0 mg |
| Low Fat Chocolate Milk | 130 | 14 g | 0 mg |
Switching a regular Coke for Diet Coke, unsweetened tea or water saves around 200 calories in a small size. The specialty sodas with cream are among the highest-sugar drinks on the menu.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a soda at McDonald's?
A fountain soda such as Coca-Cola, Sprite or Dr Pepper cost $2.01 for the base size at a typical restaurant (estimate). Medium and large cost more.
What are McDonald's Refreshers?
Fruit-flavoured lemonade drinks — Strawberry Watermelon, Mango Pineapple and Blackberry Passion Fruit — that cost $4.36 at the median.
How much sugar is in a small Coke at McDonald's?
McDonald's lists 53 g of sugar and 200 calories for a small Coca-Cola with no ice.