Cold Brew Compared: Calories & Caffeine Across Coffee Chains
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A Grande (16 oz) Starbucks Cold Brew has 5 cal and 205 mg caffeine; a Medium (24 oz) Dunkin' Cold Brew has 5 cal and 260 mg caffeine; a Medium Tim Hortons Original Cold Brew has 150 cal; a Medium (24 oz) Dutch Bros Cold Brew has 15 cal and 226 mg caffeine.
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Side-by-Side: Cold Brew by Chain
| Chain | Reference Size | Calories | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Grande (16 oz) | 5 cal | 205 mg |
| Dunkin' | Medium (24 oz) | 5 cal | 260 mg |
| Tim Hortons | Medium | 150 cal | — |
| Dutch Bros | Medium (24 oz) | 15 cal | 226 mg |
Reference size is each chain's standard serving; calories assume the default milk. A dash (—) means the chain doesn't publish that value.
At a Glance
Calories (reference size)
Caffeine (reference size)
Each Chain's Cold Brew
Starbucks
Cold Brew
5 cal · 205 mg caffeine · Grande (16 oz)
Dunkin'
Cold Brew
5 cal · 260 mg caffeine · Medium (24 oz)
Dutch Bros
Cold Brew
15 cal · 226 mg caffeine · Medium (24 oz)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has more caffeine, a Starbucks or Dunkin Cold Brew?
A Dunkin' Cold Brew has more: about 260 mg at a Medium (24 oz), versus 205 mg for the Starbucks Cold Brew at a Grande (16 oz). Keep in mind the two chains pour different cup sizes, so this compares each chain's standard serving rather than an identical volume.
Which Cold Brew has the fewest calories?
The Starbucks Cold Brew is the lightest of the ones we compared, at 5 calories for a Grande (16 oz) — compared with 5 at Dunkin', 150 at Tim Hortons, 15 at Dutch Bros. Calories assume the default milk; switching to nonfat or a plant milk, or skipping any whipped topping, lowers the count at every chain.
Are the sizes the same across chains?
No — each chain uses its own size names and volumes, so the figures above are for each chain's reference serving: Starbucks at a Grande (16 oz), Dunkin' at a Medium (24 oz), Tim Hortons at a Medium, Dutch Bros at a Medium (24 oz). Because the cups differ in ounces, compare per-serving totals with that in mind rather than assuming an identical pour.
Nutrition data compiled from each chain's official sources; sizes differ between chains — see individual pages for full size charts.
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