Quick answer: most drink per dollar: a Trenta Lemonade (17.7¢ per oz). Most caffeine per dollar: Blonde Roast - Starbucks® Sunsera. Most protein per dollar: Chicken Bacon Protein Pocket.
Most drink per dollar
Cheapest drinks per ounce (best size)
| Drink | Size | Price | Per oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemonade | Trenta | $5.30 | 17.7¢ |
| Iced Black Tea | Trenta | $5.50 | 18.3¢ |
| Iced Green Tea | Trenta | $5.50 | 18.3¢ |
| Iced Passion Tango® Tea | Trenta | $5.50 | 18.3¢ |
| Iced Coffee | Trenta | $5.90 | 19.7¢ |
| Iced Black Tea Lemonade | Trenta | $6.20 | 20.7¢ |
| Iced Green Tea Lemonade | Trenta | $6.20 | 20.7¢ |
| Iced Peach Green Tea | Trenta | $6.20 | 20.7¢ |
| Iced Passion Tango® Tea Lemonade | Trenta | $6.20 | 20.7¢ |
| Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade | Trenta | $6.50 | 21.7¢ |
Most caffeine per dollar
Caffeine for your money (Tall)
| Drink | Price | Caffeine | mg per $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blonde Roast - Starbucks® Sunsera | $3.65 | 235 mg | 64 |
| Medium Roast - Pike Place® Roast | $3.65 | 235 mg | 64 |
| Featured Dark Roast - Starbucks 1971 Roast™ | $3.65 | 235 mg | 64 |
| Cortado | $5.55 | 230 mg | 41 |
| Pecan Cortado | $6.15 | 230 mg | 37 |
| Pistachio Cortado | $6.15 | 230 mg | 37 |
| Brown Sugar Oatmilk Cortado | $6.15 | 230 mg | 37 |
| Half-Caff – Pike Place® Roast | $3.65 | 130 mg | 36 |
| Caffè Americano | $4.90 | 150 mg | 31 |
| Iced Caffè Americano | $4.95 | 150 mg | 30 |
Brewed coffee wins easily at about 64 mg per dollar. Among espresso drinks the cortados lead — three ristretto shots in a small cup — at around 40 mg per dollar.
Most protein per dollar
Protein for your money
| Item | Price | Protein | g per $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Bacon Protein Pocket | $5.75 | 20 g | 3.5 g |
| Ellenos® Muesli Yogurt – No Added Sugar | $5.55 | 18 g | 3.2 g |
| Bacon, Sausage & Egg Wrap | $8.35 | 27 g | 3.2 g |
| MUSH Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Overnight Oats | $4.65 | 15 g | 3.2 g |
| Caramel Protein Latte | $7.35 | 23 g | 3.1 g |
| Vanilla Protein Latte | $7.35 | 23 g | 3.1 g |
| Sugar-Free Caramel Protein Latte | $7.35 | 23 g | 3.1 g |
| Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Latte | $7.35 | 23 g | 3.1 g |
| Protein Matcha | $7.05 | 22 g | 3.1 g |
| Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella Sandwich | $6.75 | 21 g | 3.1 g |
The Chicken Bacon Protein Pocket, the no-added-sugar Greek yogurt and the Bacon, Sausage & Egg Wrap lead. The protein lattes are right behind at about 3 g per dollar — as good as most food on the menu.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best value drink at Starbucks?
By volume, a Trenta Lemonade at 17.7¢ per ounce. By caffeine, Blonde Roast - Starbucks® Sunsera with about 64 mg per dollar.
What gives the most protein for the money?
Chicken Bacon Protein Pocket: 20 g of protein for $5.75.
Is a Trenta worth it?
For iced coffee, cold brew, tea and Refreshers, yes — it is the cheapest size per ounce by a wide margin, though part of the cup is ice.