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The 20 Best Low-Calorie Dunkin’ Drinks (Under 100 Calories)

Last Updated on March 21, 2023 by brewthatcoffee

Here are the best low-calorie Dunkin’ drinks so you can enjoy a delicious drink while smashing your health goals.

The 20 Best Low-Calorie Dunkin' Drinks (Under 100 Calories)

Dunkin’ Donuts, with an array of luscious donuts and uber-creamy coffees (Caramel Craze, anyone?), isn’t the first place to come to mind when considering low-calorie options. But despite the many tempting options, Dunkin’ has a surprisingly large selection of low-calorie beverages. What are the best low-calorie choices for Dunkin’ drinks?

The 20 best low-calorie Dunkin’ Drinks:

  1. Hot Tea
  2. Unsweetened Iced Tea
  3. Hot Black Coffee
  4. Iced Coffee
  5. Cold Brew
  6. Nitro Cold Brew
  7. Espresso
  8. Espresso With Sugar
  9. Americano
  10. Macchiato With Coconut Milk
  11. Macchiato With Skim Milk
  12. Cappuccino With Skim Milk
  13. And more …

What Drink Has The Least Calories At Dunkin’?

For a no-calorie treat, choose tea at Dunkin’. Hot or iced, any of Dunkin’s teas will hit the low-cal spot if you order them unsweetened and without milk.

Black coffees, including freshly brewed, cold brew, espresso, and Americano, contain under five calories and no sugar or fat.

20 Low-Calorie Dunkin’ Drinks (Under 100 Calories)

Making healthy choices at Dunkin’ Donuts isn’t always easy if you’re living with diabetes or trying to lose weight. But rest assured that the donut purveyors have a wide selection of drinks that won’t devour your daily calorie allowance in a single cup or spike your blood sugar. Here are the top 20 drinks at Dunkin’ that are low in calories, sugar, and fat.

1. Hot Tea

Nutrition: 0 calories, 0g fat, 0g carbs, 0g sugar

So long as you order a black hot tea with no sugar, you can drink your beverage without concern for calories: this beverage has no sugar or fats. Choose from richly flavored Bold Breakfast Black Tea or Harmony Leaf Green Tea if you still like a caffeine hit, as a medium tea contains 90mg. To destress or for a late-night Dunkin’ run, choose a caffeine-free antioxidant boost to your digestion with a Herbal Infusion (Chamomile, Mint, or Hibiscus).

Hot Tea Variations

  • Add zero-calorie sweetener if plain tea is too bitter.
  • Choose a lemon wedge for tartness.
  • Add skim or plant-based milk for richness, adding 20-20 calories.

2. Unsweetened Iced Tea

Nutrition: 0 calories, 0g fat, 0g carbs, 0g sugar

Order a freshly made unsweetened black or green iced tea for a calorie-free caffeine boost on a hot day. The herbal teas are perfect floral refreshments and contain no artificial flavorings.

Unsweetened Iced Tea Variations

  • Add zero-calorie sweetener if plain tea is too bitter.
  • Choose a lemon wedge for tartness.
  • Add a sugar-free, calorie-free blackberry or raspberry flavor shot for a fruity change.
  • Sweetened iced tea contains sugar and has 80 calories per small serving.

3. Hot Black Coffee

Nutrition: 5 calories, 0g fat, 0g carbs, 0g sugar

When only coffee will do, your best low-calorie bet is Dunkin’s freshly brewed black coffee. It’s made from Arabica beans, creating their signature bold, slightly bitter brew. With only five calories, this beverage offers a hearty caffeine punch (180mg in a small cup) but has negligible impact on your diet.

Hot Black Coffee Variations

  • Increase the size of your beverage to add to the caffeine boost.
  • Ask for an espresso shot to be added: this is called the Turbo.
  • Choose from small, medium, large, or even extra-large, and stay under 100 calories.
  • Add zero-calorie sweetener.
  • Add a sugar-free, calorie-free flavor shot of French Vanilla for a tasty, traditional flavor.
  • Add skim or plant milk. Oat milk is the creamiest and will push the drink to 45 calories.
  • For keto fans, add a splash of cream.

4. Iced Coffee

Nutrition: 5 calories, 0g fat, 0g carbs, 0g sugar

Even though this is the same coffee as the hot black variety, having it iced makes it seem like a completely different beverage. Choose iced coffee on the hottest days, when you can’t even face a morning coffee without the ice.

Iced Coffee Variations

  • A larger drink will increase your caffeine and cool you down without adding calories.
  • Choose from small, medium, large, or even extra-large, and stay under 100 calories.
  • Add zero-calorie sweetener.
  • Adding a sugar-free, calorie-free flavor shot makes you feel like you’re having an indulgent drink.
  • Add skim milk, taking the drink to 25 calories.
  • Unsweetened coconut milk is the lowest calorie and sugar option. Almond milk is lower calories than dairy and adds potassium to your diet.
  • A few pumps of Hazelnut and use almond milk for a Hazelnut Mocha Iced Coffee.
  • For keto fans, add a splash of cream.

5. Cold Brew

Nutrition: 5 calories, 0g fat, 0g carbs, 0g sugar

Like black coffee, cold brew is low in calories, so long as you don’t add flavor swirls and sugar. Made by steeping Arabic beans in cold water overnight, cold brew is created in small batches, fresh each day. With its smooth, silky flavor, this long-brewed beverage is higher in caffeine than regular iced coffee, without bitterness and acidity. You’re in for 174mg of caffeine in a small cup.

Cold Brew Variations

  • Add zero-calorie sweetener.
  • Add a sugar-free, calorie-free flavor shot: Toasted Almond, Hazelnut, and French Vanilla are delicious.
  • Add skim or plant milk for extra creaminess. This will only push the beverage up to 30 calories.
  • Keto followers will enjoy the version with cream, at 60 calories but only one carb.
  • A popular “secret menu” variation is the Blueberry Oat Cold Brew, with three pumps of sugar-free blueberry syrup and oat milk.
  • Look out for the Cold Brew Latte at limited stores, but stick to skim, coconut, or almond milk to stay low-calorie.

6. Nitro Cold Brew

Nutrition: 5 calories, 0g fat, 0g carbs, 0g sugar

Nitro brew is a hyper-trendy variation of the already trendy cold brew. It’s made by infusing your coffee with nitrogen. The effect of the gas is to froth the coffee, rather like a hand-pulled beer. This foam is perfect if you avoid milk in your coffee but want some creaminess alongside the bitterness.

Nitro Brew Variations

  • Add zero-calorie sweetener.
  • Add a sugar-free, calorie-free flavor shot. Vanilla and Hazelnut are ideal for tempering bitterness.
  • Add skim or plant milk for extra creaminess. This will only push the beverage up to 30 calories.
  • Keto followers will enjoy the version with cream, at 60 calories but only one carb.

7. Espresso

Nutrition: 5 calories, 0g fat, 0g carbs, 0g sugar

The original Italian pick-me-up consists of a single shot of freshly ground Arabica coffee. Enjoy the bitter chocolate caramel aftertaste and the substantial caffeine hit (118mg in a single shot).

Espresso Variations

  • Add zero-calorie sweetener if your shot is too bitter.
  • Add steamed milk to create a flat white, removing the espresso’s edge.
  • Ask for an extra shot if you need energy for the day.

8. Espresso With Sugar

Nutrition: 60 calories, 0g fat, 15g carbs, 15g sugar

Can’t live without a sweetened espresso’s combined caffeine and sugar hit? You can still enjoy it and add fewer than 100 calories to your daily intake. Notice the jump from 5 to 60 calories simply by adding sugar.

Espresso With Sugar Variations

  • Add steamed milk to create a flat white, removing the espresso’s edge.
  • Ask for an extra shot if you need energy for the day.

9. Americano

Nutrition: 5 calories, 0g fat, 1g carbs, 0g sugar

Dunkin’s Americanos come standard with two shots of Rainforest Alliance espresso and pack in 237mg of caffeine per small cup. Topped up with hot or iced water, the Americano is a classy, intense drink.

Americano Variations

  • Choose a hot or an iced Americano.
  • Add zero-calorie sweetener if it’s too strong.
  • Add a sugar-free, calorie-free flavor shot.
  • The Americano is a black coffee, but you can add skim or plant milk, increasing the calories to 30.

10. Macchiato With Coconut Milk

Nutrition: 30 calories, 2g fat, 2g carbs, 6g protein, 0g sugar

A macchiato stands somewhere between a cappuccino and a latte: choose this beverage if you like the boost of two shots of espresso over creamy foamed milk. In this case, coconut milk is the lowest-calorie option, with a large size adding only 90 calories.

Macchiato With Coconut Milk Variations

  • Choose a hot or an iced macchiato
  • Add zero-calorie sweetener.
  • Add a sugar-free, calorie-free flavor shot. Choose coconut to max out the flavor.
  • Switch to oat or almond milk, so long as you don’t order larger than a medium beverage.

11. Macchiato With Skim Milk

Nutrition: 50 calories, 0g fat, 10g carbs, 4g protein, 6g sugar

If plant milk isn’t your bag, go for a macchiato with skim milk to create the layers. You can order the small or medium and come in under 100 calories, so you can still enjoy your frothy coffee boost.

Macchiato With Skim Milk Variations

  • Choose a hot or an iced macchiato
  • Add zero-calorie sweetener.
  • Add a sugar-free, calorie-free flavor shot. Try Toasted Almond for a deep, nutty flavor.
  • Switch to whole milk, but stick to a small coffee.

12. Capuccino With Skim Milk

Nutrition: 45 calories, 0g fat, 7g carbs, 4g protein, 6g sugar

Milky coffees like cappuccinos always come in with higher calories because of the addition of milk. On the plus side, milk contains essential nutrients like calcium and protein. You can still enjoy a milky morning coffee if you order a cappuccino with skim milk rather than a latte. Even a large cappuccino with skim milk only contains 90 calories. With the gorgeous foam, you won’t notice that the milk contains no fat.

Cappuccino With Skim Milk Variations

  • Choose a hot or an iced cappuccino.
  • Add zero-calorie sweetener if it’s too strong.
  • Add a sugar-free, calorie-free flavor shot: Hazelnut is recommended.
  • Change to plant milk: oat milk froths beautifully, and you won’t taste the difference.

13. Cappuccino With Whole Milk

Nutrition: 80 calories, 4g fat, 7g carbs, 4g protein, 6g sugar

For those who can’t do without the creaminess of whole milk with their single shot, you can order a small cappuccino and still come in under 100 calories.

Cappuccino With Whole Milk Variations

  • Choose a hot or an iced cappuccino.
  • Add zero-calorie sweetener if it’s too strong.
  • Add a sugar-free, calorie-free flavor shot: try Caramel for creamy decadence without ordering the Caramel Swirl.

14. Latte With Coconut Milk

Nutrition: 35 calories, 2g fat, 2g carbs, 0g protein, 0g sugar

A hot latte with its creamy, foamy layer is the ideal chilly day beverage. Drinking it with coconut milk makes the coffee extra rich, smooth, and comforting. Unsweetened coconut milk is lower in calories than regular milk, offering a warm, soothing coffee without sugar and fats. You can even order a large and enjoy a drink under 100 calories. Coconut milk is also hydrating and rich in calcium and potassium.

Latte With Coconut Milk Variations

  • Choose a hot or an iced latte.
  • Add zero-calorie sweetener for extra sweetness.
  • Add a sugar-free, calorie-free flavor shot. Coconut is the obvious choice, but adding Caramel and Hazelnut will give you a secret-menu Snickers Latte.
  • Swap out for oat milk so long as you choose a small coffee, while almond milk means you can have a small or medium size. Almond milk is the sweetest, meaning you won’t need any sweetener.
  • Add Coconut and Toasted Almond flavor shots with almond milk for an Almond Joy Latte.

15. Latte With Skim Milk

Nutrition: 45 calories, 0g fat, 10g carbs, 6g protein, 9g sugar

A skim milk latte is another low-calorie option, with small and medium sizes under 100 calories. It’s an excellent choice for people with diabetes, as it contains fat and sugar to balance blood sugar.

Latte With Skim Milk Variations

  • Choose a hot or an iced latte.
  • Add zero-calorie sweetener.
  • Add a sugar-free, calorie-free flavor shot like Caramel and feel smug that you’re not drinking the Caramel Swirl Latte at 250 calories.
  • Oat milk is the closest plant-based option to cow’s milk and is lower in calories (30 vs. 45). You won’t need any sugar or syrup.
  • Try the Café au Lait at Next Generation stores as a delicious latte variation.

16. Blueberry And Vanilla Ice Cream Latte

Nutrition: 15 calories, 0g fat, 0g carbs, 0g sugar

This is one of the beverages from the so-called “secret” menu. Because the beverage isn’t actually on the Dunkin’ menu, you’ll have to order it in detail by asking for a small skim milk latte with blueberry and vanilla flavor shots. But don’t let that put you off. The luscious berry and vanilla flavors work well with iced coffee, even if you’re using skim milk –like a refreshing, grown-up, low-calorie milkshake.

Blueberry And Vanilla Ice Cream Latte Variations

  • Add zero-calorie sweetener, although you won’t need much with the flavor shots.
  • Replace the French Vanilla flavor shot with Coconut and add a pump more of Blueberry for a Coco-Berry Ice Cream.
  • Choose plant milk instead of regular milk.
  • Keto lovers will enjoy a splash of cream to enrich the drink.

17. Vanilla Cold Brew With Sweet Cold Foam

Nutrition: 80 calories, 2.5g fat, 30g carbs, 10g protein, 11g sugar

The Vanilla Cold Brew topped with Dunkin’s signature Sweet Cold Foam is utterly decadent without overdoing the calories. Order a small one to delight in the sweet, bubbly experience, but don’t make it your regular: remember that an original Cold Brew only contains five calories.

Vanilla Cold Brew With Sweet Cold Foam Variations

  • Add zero-calorie sweetener for even more sweetness.
  • Add an extra sugar-free, calorie-free flavor shot if the French Vanilla isn’t enough. Hazelnut is a delicious option.
  • Choose plant-based milk if you’re vegan.

18. Strawberry Dragonfruit Refresher

Nutrition: 80 calories, 0g fat, 19g carbs, 0g protein, 18g sugar

Some hot summer days call for a sweet, fruity beverage, and that’s when Dunkin’s refreshers are perfect. The Strawberry Dragonfruit flavor is the lowest in calories. The green tea’s caffeine and vitamin B will give you a lift. Stick to a small size to stay under 100 calories.

Strawberry Dragonfruit Refresher Variations

  • Order a small Peach Passionfruit or Mango Pineapple Refresher at 90 calories.

19. Shakerato

Nutrition: 70 calories, 0g fat, 18g carbs, 0g protein, 17g sugar

The Shakerato is an iced coffee variation only available at Dunkin’s Next Generation stores. The beverage combines two shots of espresso, which are swirled together with sugar. You get a lovely cold foam layer to top your potent espresso.

Shakerato Variations

  • Add zero-calorie sweetener for even more sweetness.
  • Add a sugar-free, calorie-free flavor shot of French Vanilla and Toasted Almond, and choose almond milk to create the Toasted French Vanilla Shakerato.

20. Small Frozen Matcha Latte With Skim Milk

Nutrition: 240 calories, 0g fat, 111g carbs, 8g protein, 109g sugar

Okay, so this isn’t under 100 calories. But if you’re a regular drinker of Dunkin’s frozen creations, this is your lowest-calorie option. You’ll enjoy the icy richness of a frozen drink but cut the calories by half. However, may we suggest you try an iced tea or coffee, unsweetened, and cut your calories even further?

How To Choose And Modify Dunkin’ Drinks To Decrease Calories

There are a couple of guidelines to follow to enjoy your Dunkin’ favorites, but still watch the calories.

The 7 Sugar-Free/Unsweetened Flavor Shots

Adding three pumps of sugar-free, dairy-free syrup is a brilliant way to satisfy your craving for a sweet, flavored coffee or tea. These customizable flavor shots will add 15 to 30 calories to your beverage and level up the flavor. There are seven flavors to choose from:

  • Blueberry
  • Caramel
  • Coconut
  • French Vanilla
  • Hazelnut
  • Raspberry
  • Toasted Almond

Flavor swirls, in contrast, contain sugar and dairy, adding 150-180 calories per three pumps. These also come in Caramel, Vanilla, and Hazelnut, so take care when ordering. Note that most seasonal flavorings (e.g., Butter Pecan) are flavor swirls, not shots.

Pick Clear, Sugar-Free Drinks

The calorie count increases as soon as you pour additional ingredients into your tea or coffee. For the healthiest option, drink tea or coffee without milk and sugar. Avoid the decadent flavor swirls, whipped cream, whole milk, and liquid sugar, which add surprising amounts of sugar and fat.

Substitute Skim Milk

If you love milky coffee, go for skim or nonfat milk rather than whole milk. You can also replace a whipped cream topping with foam. Skim milk froths better than whole milk, which is a bonus.

Choose Plant-Based Milk

Plant-based milk is not only a choice for vegans. Coconut, almond, and oat milk are substitutes for regular milk that help to bring down the calorie count of your beverage while adding tasty flavor.

Choose A Smaller Size

If you need a creamy coffee treat, stick to a smaller size. For example, a small Mocha Swirl Hot Cappuccino with Skim Milk has 150 calories, compared with the large one at 300 calories.

Choose Iced Not Frozen

Iced and frozen beverages are not the same. Dunkin’s frozen items are heavy in sugar and, therefore, calorie-laden. Compare a Frozen Coffee made with skim milk to an iced black coffee of the same size: you’re looking at 470 calories rather than five or 15 with milk. Avoid the Dunkaccino or Coolatta, and enjoy an iced cappuccino or latte instead.

Low-Calorie Dunkin’ Drinks FAQs

The lowest calorie iced coffee is a regular iced coffee with no added milk or sugar: it has only five calories. You could also enjoy a cold brew with the same calorie level.

Dunkin’s flavor shots are sugar-free, but flavor swirls are not. A flavor shot will add only five to 10 calories, rather than the 150-160 calories you’ll get from flavor swirls.

One shot of liquid sugar contains 25 calories or seven grams of sugar. Ask for fewer pumps in a sweetened beverage to cut the calories.

Conclusion

Stopping at the Dunkin’ drive-through on your way to work doesn’t mean breaking your diet. Many delicious, low-calorie options at Dunkin’ come in at under 100 calories and satisfy your caffeine urge.

Resources

https://www.dunkindonuts.com/content/dam/dd/pdf/nutrition.pdf

https://news.dunkindonuts.com/blog/dunkin-flavor-shot-flavor-swirl

https://news.dunkindonuts.com/blog/dunkin-national-coffee-day-next-generation-exclusive-menu

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