McDonald's Iced Coffee?

LESSOFME · 03-26-2008, 03:37 PM

I noticed today that they have a sugar free vanilla flavor. I wanted to order one but was afraid of hidden carbs. I just checked their website and found the carb counts for all the other flavors but not the sugar free one. What do you think? Anyone know the carb count? I think I'll email them and see if I get a response. It sure looks good!!!

Mommie22boys · 03-26-2008, 03:41 PM

I don't have an answer for you, except tosay that I am ALWAYS leary of things which claim "sugar-free." What are they putting in there in place of the sugar to sweeten it up? It may well be something you really don't want to eat.

HTH.

reneed · 03-26-2008, 04:03 PM

I would love to know. The one addiction I never gave up was my Dunkin Donuts French Vanilla iced coffee so if there is a no or lower carb option I would be estatic!

lildragonfly · 03-26-2008, 04:04 PM

I think they use regular milk in it as well so Im leary of it.

lisabinil · 03-26-2008, 04:05 PM

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/be...ed-coffee.html

LESSOFME · 03-26-2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lisabinil

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/be...ed-coffee.html

Thanks for the link! I wasn't on here in July (I not only fell off the wagon it rolled over me) so I missed that post. And I thought the Iced coffees from Mickey D's were a new thing! Maybe they are new in my area.

I have emailed them and asked for a carb count for the SF Vanilla flavor.

Bug · 03-26-2008, 04:21 PM

I'm not sure if their carb count. I've tried them a couple of times though

they just weren't consistent. One time they would be great and the next yuck.

Adipocyte · 03-26-2008, 05:41 PM

That link is blocked to me. Is that from the secret area 51 of LCF?

CherryCola · 03-27-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Adipocyte

That link is blocked to me. Is that from the secret area 51 of LCF?

Yes, me thinks so...at least for another few posts when you'll get access to the playground.

dointhis4me · 03-27-2008, 07:41 PM

I had one of these tonight. Ordered a large iced coffee w/cream, w/o sugar. I went inside to order just so I could watch them make it. Wouldn't you know, they still made it w/the sugar!!

Luckily I was watching so I had them make me a new one, I sipped just to be sure it wasn't sweet and they didn't sneak it in on me

They got it right the second time and then I just added my own sweetner packets. It was SO good!

lil miss · 03-27-2008, 07:50 PM

yes, I have heard this over and over again at McD's. you HAVE to watch them to make sure they dont add the sugar...

THAT being said, I cannot begin to tell you how many times I have caught my Starbucks baristas [and I love my starbucks dearly] accidentally putting in the full sugar syrup when I asked for SF!

The moral of the story: you gotta be careful when you order out!

nessyrae · 03-28-2008, 02:01 AM

I have watched them make these and they have used cream every time...however, WAY too much cream for my liking. I am not a cream in my coffee person, but do enjoy a little in an iced coffee. I don't think I would ever be able to McD's to customize it correctly for me. I stick with Caribou Coffee's iced coffee, just plain old iced coffee over ice and I add my own cream and sweetner.

cj1 · 03-28-2008, 05:15 AM

A few weeks ago, I allowed myself a cheat day, but the only thing I really wanted was a sweet tea. Went to McD's and thoroughly enjoyed it. Came back to work and just out of curiousity looked up the nutritional facts...one large sweet tea...230 calories and 59 carbs. What in the heck do they put in tea that would be that many carbs. That is like 2 whole cups of splenda.

AlittleStar · 03-28-2008, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cj1

A few weeks ago, I allowed myself a cheat day, but the only thing I really wanted was a sweet tea. Went to McD's and thoroughly enjoyed it. Came back to work and just out of curiousity looked up the nutritional facts...one large sweet tea...230 calories and 59 carbs. What in the heck do they put in tea that would be that many carbs. That is like 2 whole cups of splenda.

Wow - 59 carbs is alot for a drink. That's insane. I also wonder what they are putting in those drinks.

slimforever06 · 03-28-2008, 07:25 AM

Do they do iced decaf at McD? I can't drink any caffeine after noon!!

nessyrae · 03-28-2008, 09:35 AM

I drink decaf only and would love it if they (and other places) sold iced decaf. However, I am pretty sure McDonald's doesn't I am sorry!

slimforever06 · 03-28-2008, 09:46 AM

bummer!

fawn · 03-28-2008, 11:32 AM

From what I understand, there is an amazing amount of chemical additives in McDonalds coffee so be aware of that.

monique · 03-28-2008, 12:33 PM

McDonald's USA - McDonald's Nutrition Facts

Here is the link I am not happy about the carb count a regular large iced coffee has 45g of carbs

dointhis4me · 03-28-2008, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monique

McDonald's USA - McDonald's Nutrition Facts

Here is the link I am not happy about the carb count a regular large iced coffee has 45g of carbs

Thats with them sweetening it with the syrup....without it it has the same nutritional values as their regular coffee

monique · 03-28-2008, 12:56 PM

So when I tell them I want a regular Iced coffee they still put syrup in it? I thought the flavored ones had syrup in them not the plain one.

dointhis4me · 03-28-2008, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monique

So when I tell them I want a regular Iced coffee they still put syrup in it? I thought the flavored ones had syrup in them not the plain one.

Yes, the regular is sweetened with sugar, its in syrup form as well, but not flavored (vanilla, hazelnut, ect).

monique · 03-28-2008, 01:57 PM

Thank you. I thought when we went to MD's and all I had was an iced coffee that I was doing good, but now I know.

CarolynF · 03-28-2008, 08:06 PM

I doubt if my little town has the SF vanilla..This post made me laugh because I go in about every day for one (after doing Curves). I know most of the workers by name now..and most of them know what I want. But, if I see a person that is in "training", I just say,
"ice, coffee, cream..that's it". I have to say this several times, then usually one of "my trained peeps" will make it for me.

FloridaShell · 03-29-2008, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monique

McDonald's USA - McDonald's Nutrition Facts

Here is the link I am not happy about the carb count a regular large iced coffee has 45g of carbs

Thank you Monique!

monique · 03-29-2008, 10:30 AM

Your welcome FloridaShell. I went to MD's yesterday for my daughter and we don't have sugar free iced coffee either. I live in the Bay Area, that sucks. I will have to got to Cafino.

rickyinhonolulu · 04-07-2008, 11:19 PM

I called customer service for Mcdonalds and they told me the small sugar free vanilla iced coffee is 90 calories with 11 carbs and the medium is 120 calories with 16 carbs. I didn't even bother asking about the large.

nessyrae · 04-08-2008, 03:32 AM

Where do you suppose all those carbs are coming from? The coffee? All that cream? I see them making them, they put a TON of cream in those drinks (half and half). I cannot believe there are that many carbs. But then again the calories seem low so maybe it is the supposed sugar free syrup they are using.

dointhis4me · 04-08-2008, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rickyinhonolulu

I called customer service for Mcdonalds and they told me the small sugar free vanilla iced coffee is 90 calories with 11 carbs and the medium is 120 calories with 16 carbs. I didn't even bother asking about the large.

I'm sure they are not deducting the sugar alcohols from the SF syrup. I still wouldn't trust it and many people here don't deduct the SA in the first place (I do but just can't tolerate them so I it's rare when I have any). I get mine without any syrup, cream only, then add my own sweetner but luckily prefer my coffee hot, they don't have the urge to add stuff to hot coffee

flatferenghi · 04-08-2008, 04:01 AM

I get a small black coffee, a large cup of ice & 1 little thingie of cream on the side (only if it is real cream, not the artificial stuff), and make my own. otherwise I drink it black. Every McD I have been to is very accommodating. I get my burgers without buns. And their grilled chicken Caesar is wonderful!!! Let us not take McD to task!!! Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI (in town, getting it my way, and back in con-TROLL).

03-26-2008, 03:37 PM	#1
LESSOFME Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 968 Gallery: LESSOFME Stats: 20/16/12 5'10" (-37 lbs) WOE: Atkins Start Date: restart 1/30/08	McDonald's Iced Coffee? I noticed today that they have a sugar free vanilla flavor. I wanted to order one but was afraid of hidden carbs. I just checked their website and found the carb counts for all the other flavors but not the sugar free one. What do you think? Anyone know the carb count? I think I'll email them and see if I get a response. It sure looks good!!!

03-28-2008, 05:15 AM	#13
cj1 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,495 Gallery: cj1	Another note about McD's. A few weeks ago, I allowed myself a cheat day, but the only thing I really wanted was a sweet tea. Went to McD's and thoroughly enjoyed it. Came back to work and just out of curiousity looked up the nutritional facts...one large sweet tea...230 calories and 59 carbs. What in the heck do they put in tea that would be that many carbs. That is like 2 whole cups of splenda.

04-08-2008, 04:01 AM	#30
flatferenghi MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,945 Gallery: flatferenghi	If I want iced coffee at McDonalds... I get a small black coffee, a large cup of ice & 1 little thingie of cream on the side (only if it is real cream, not the artificial stuff), and make my own. otherwise I drink it black. Every McD I have been to is very accommodating. I get my burgers without buns. And their grilled chicken Caesar is wonderful!!! Let us not take McD to task!!! Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI (in town, getting it my way, and back in con-TROLL).

03-26-2008, 03:41 PM	#2
Mommie22boys MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 1,018 Gallery: Mommie22boys Stats: 208/160.8/128 WOE: Atkins '72. . .pass the eggs! Start Date: 6/7/07 @ 193	I don't have an answer for you, except tosay that I am ALWAYS leary of things which claim "sugar-free." What are they putting in there in place of the sugar to sweeten it up? It may well be something you really don't want to eat. HTH.

03-26-2008, 04:03 PM	#3
reneed Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2 Gallery: reneed	I would love to know. The one addiction I never gave up was my Dunkin Donuts French Vanilla iced coffee so if there is a no or lower carb option I would be estatic!

03-26-2008, 04:04 PM	#4
lildragonfly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,141 Gallery: lildragonfly Stats: 18w/10/7-8 WOE: learning my body Start Date: 10/15/07 started Atkins	I think they use regular milk in it as well so Im leary of it.

03-26-2008, 04:05 PM	#5
lisabinil Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 8,749 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/185/180 287 in 00 WOE: higher carb Atkins Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/be...ed-coffee.html

03-26-2008, 04:21 PM	#7
Bug Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: South Posts: 5,485 Gallery: Bug Stats: so far -110 pounds! WOE: Low Carb/Healthy!	I'm not sure if their carb count. I've tried them a couple of times though they just weren't consistent. One time they would be great and the next yuck.

03-26-2008, 05:41 PM	#8
Adipocyte Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 66 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: Adipocyte Stats: 295/284/200 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	That link is blocked to me. Is that from the secret area 51 of LCF?

03-27-2008, 07:41 PM	#10
dointhis4me MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 1,970 Gallery: dointhis4me Stats: (was 246+ in 3/07) lc start wt- 239+/171/146 WOE: Atkins-ish Start Date: 4/4/07-5'6" and 30 y.o.	I had one of these tonight. Ordered a large iced coffee w/cream, w/o sugar. I went inside to order just so I could watch them make it. Wouldn't you know, they still made it w/the sugar!! Luckily I was watching so I had them make me a new one, I sipped just to be sure it wasn't sweet and they didn't sneak it in on me They got it right the second time and then I just added my own sweetner packets. It was SO good!

03-27-2008, 07:50 PM	#11
lil miss Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,476 Gallery: lil miss	yes, I have heard this over and over again at McD's. you HAVE to watch them to make sure they dont add the sugar... THAT being said, I cannot begin to tell you how many times I have caught my Starbucks baristas [and I love my starbucks dearly] accidentally putting in the full sugar syrup when I asked for SF! The moral of the story: you gotta be careful when you order out!

03-28-2008, 02:01 AM	#12
nessyrae MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,280 Gallery: nessyrae WOE: Atkins---GO PATRIOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	I have watched them make these and they have used cream every time...however, WAY too much cream for my liking. I am not a cream in my coffee person, but do enjoy a little in an iced coffee. I don't think I would ever be able to McD's to customize it correctly for me. I stick with Caribou Coffee's iced coffee, just plain old iced coffee over ice and I add my own cream and sweetner.

03-28-2008, 07:25 AM	#15
slimforever06 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NC Posts: 2,238 Gallery: slimforever06 Stats: (18)/(4-6) WOE: Atkins! Start Date: 03/2000	Do they do iced decaf at McD? I can't drink any caffeine after noon!!

03-28-2008, 09:35 AM	#16
nessyrae MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,280 Gallery: nessyrae WOE: Atkins---GO PATRIOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	I drink decaf only and would love it if they (and other places) sold iced decaf. However, I am pretty sure McDonald's doesn't I am sorry!

03-28-2008, 09:46 AM	#17
slimforever06 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NC Posts: 2,238 Gallery: slimforever06 Stats: (18)/(4-6) WOE: Atkins! Start Date: 03/2000	bummer!

03-28-2008, 11:32 AM	#18
fawn Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,088 Gallery: fawn Stats: 210/120 WOE: Eating For Health Start Date: 2/2000	From what I understand, there is an amazing amount of chemical additives in McDonalds coffee so be aware of that.

03-28-2008, 12:33 PM	#19
monique Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Leandro, CA Posts: 327 Gallery: monique WOE: Atkins	McDonald's USA - McDonald's Nutrition Facts Here is the link I am not happy about the carb count a regular large iced coffee has 45g of carbs

03-28-2008, 12:56 PM	#21
monique Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Leandro, CA Posts: 327 Gallery: monique WOE: Atkins	So when I tell them I want a regular Iced coffee they still put syrup in it? I thought the flavored ones had syrup in them not the plain one.

03-28-2008, 01:57 PM	#23
monique Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Leandro, CA Posts: 327 Gallery: monique WOE: Atkins	Thank you. I thought when we went to MD's and all I had was an iced coffee that I was doing good, but now I know.

03-28-2008, 08:06 PM	#24
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 19,493 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/144/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin/I Can Make You Thin Start Date: January 2001	I doubt if my little town has the SF vanilla..This post made me laugh because I go in about every day for one (after doing Curves). I know most of the workers by name now..and most of them know what I want. But, if I see a person that is in "training", I just say, "ice, coffee, cream..that's it". I have to say this several times, then usually one of "my trained peeps" will make it for me.

03-29-2008, 10:30 AM	#26
monique Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Leandro, CA Posts: 327 Gallery: monique WOE: Atkins	Your welcome FloridaShell. I went to MD's yesterday for my daughter and we don't have sugar free iced coffee either. I live in the Bay Area, that sucks. I will have to got to Cafino.

04-07-2008, 11:19 PM	#27
rickyinhonolulu Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1 Gallery: rickyinhonolulu	I called customer service for Mcdonalds and they told me the small sugar free vanilla iced coffee is 90 calories with 11 carbs and the medium is 120 calories with 16 carbs. I didn't even bother asking about the large.

04-08-2008, 03:32 AM	#28
nessyrae MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,280 Gallery: nessyrae WOE: Atkins---GO PATRIOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	Where do you suppose all those carbs are coming from? The coffee? All that cream? I see them making them, they put a TON of cream in those drinks (half and half). I cannot believe there are that many carbs. But then again the calories seem low so maybe it is the supposed sugar free syrup they are using.