Starbucks vs. Dutch Bros, by the numbers

Starbucks publishes nutrition for 159 items and Dutch Bros for 160. The typical Starbucks item is lighter (median 190 calories vs 380), Starbucks has the single highest-protein item, and Dutch Bros has the most protein-dense order. Below: the numbers side by side, then the lightest pick in each category both chains sell, all from the chains' own nutrition guides.
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Items with published nutrition
Starbucks: 159
Dutch Bros: 160
Median calories per item
Starbucks: 190
Dutch Bros: 380
Real meals under 500 calories (15 g+ protein)
Starbucks: 13
Dutch Bros: 10
Lightest real meal (15 g+ protein)
Starbucks: Caffè Latte (Venti) (250 calories, 16 g protein)
Dutch Bros: Latte (Large, iced) (230 calories, 16 g protein)
Most protein
Starbucks: Bacon, Sausage & Egg Wrap (640 calories, 27 g protein)
Dutch Bros: Annihilator Freeze (Large, blended) (820 calories, 25 g protein)
Most protein per 100 calories
Starbucks: Spinach, Feta & Egg White Wrap (6.9 g)
Dutch Bros: Latte (Large, hot) (7 g)
Keto meals (under 10 g net carbs, 15 g+ protein)
Starbucks: 1
Dutch Bros: 0
Median sodium per item
Starbucks: 120 mg
Dutch Bros: 180 mg

Lightest sub or sandwich

Starbucks ›
Turkey Bacon, Cheddar & Egg White Sandwich
per 1 piece · 17g protein · 30g carbs · 9g fat
260 kcal
Dutch Bros ›
Egg, Bacon and Cheese Sandwich
per sandwich · 8g protein · 14g carbs · 9g fat
170 kcal

Lightest breakfast

Starbucks ›
Butter Croissant
per 1 piece · 5g protein · 26g carbs · 14g fat
250 kcal
Dutch Bros ›
Cheesy Hash Brown Duo
per serving · 9g protein · 14g carbs · 12g fat
190 kcal

Lightest shake

Starbucks ›
Iced Shaken Espresso (Venti)
per venti · 6g protein · 25g carbs · 3g fat
160 kcal
Dutch Bros ›
Vanilla Shake (Small, blended)
per small · 8g protein · 80g carbs · 7g fat
410 kcal

Lightest coffee drink

Starbucks ›
Caffè Latte (Tall)
per tall · 10g protein · 15g carbs · 6g fat
150 kcal
Dutch Bros ›
Vanilla Latte (Small, iced)
per small · 7g protein · 31g carbs · 4g fat
180 kcal

Lightest wrap

Starbucks ›
Spinach, Feta & Egg White Wrap
per 1 piece · 20g protein · 34g carbs · 8g fat
290 kcal
Dutch Bros ›
Chorizo, Egg and Hot Pepper Cheese Wrap
per wrap · 15g protein · 34g carbs · 27g fat
440 kcal

Lightest dessert

Starbucks ›
Chocolate Cake Pop
per 1 piece · 2g protein · 21g carbs · 8g fat
150 kcal
Dutch Bros ›
Coffee Cake
per serving · 5g protein · 59g carbs · 26g fat
490 kcal

Questions people ask

Which is healthier, Starbucks or Dutch Bros?

By the numbers, Starbucks has the lighter typical item and Dutch Bros the better protein per calorie, so it depends on what you order. Real meals under 500 calories (150+ calories, 15 g+ protein): 13 at Starbucks and 10 at Dutch Bros.

Which has more protein, Starbucks or Dutch Bros?

Starbucks: Bacon, Sausage & Egg Wrap has 27 g. For protein without the calories, Dutch Bros' Latte (Large, hot) leads at 7 g per 100 calories.

Which is better for keto, Starbucks or Dutch Bros?

Starbucks has more meals under 10 g net carbs with 15 g of protein (1 vs 0). Each chain's keto page lists them.

Where do these numbers come from?

Starbucks' and Dutch Bros' own published nutrition guides, reviewed before import. Portions differ between chains, so compare calories and protein, not just item names.

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