McDonald’s Strawberry Watermelon Refresher: nutrition and allergens
McDonald’s lists the Strawberry Watermelon Refresher in 3 sizes, from 160 calories (Small) to 260 calories (Large). The Small has 0 g fat, 36 g carbohydrate, 0 g protein and 40 mg sodium.
McDonald’s nutrition information for this item is dated January 2022. It is the latest the chain publishes, so newer or changed recipes may differ.
Nutrition facts
| Per serving | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 | 210 | 260 |
| Total fat (g) | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% |
| Sodium (mg) | 40 2% | 55 2% | 70 3% |
| Potassium (mg) | 115 2% | 150 3% | 180 4% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 36 13% | 50 18% | 62 23% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% |
| Total sugars (g) | 34 | 47 | 57 |
| Added sugars (g) | 30 60% | 42 84% | 51 102% |
| Protein (g) | 0 0% | 0 0% | 1 2% |
| Caffeine (mg) | 45 | 60 | 75 |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0 mcg | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 30 mg | 35 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 0.5 mg | 0.5 mg |
Percentages are the share of the FDA Daily Value for adults and children 4 and over, worked out from McDonald’s published amounts (how % Daily Value works). A dash means McDonald’s does not publish that value for this size.
Using the FDA’s rule of thumb that 5% of the Daily Value or less per serving is low and 20% or more is high, the Small size is high in added sugars (60%) and is low in sodium, potassium, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber and protein. Add it up with other items in the McDonald’s nutrition calculator.
Allergens
McDonald’s allergen information lists none of the allergens it reports for the Strawberry Watermelon Refresher.
| Milk | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Egg | Not listed |
| Fish | Not listed |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not listed |
| Tree nuts | Not listed |
| Peanuts | Not listed |
| Wheat | Not listed |
| Soy | Not listed |
| Sesame | Not listed |
McDonald’s provides supplier ingredient information for the nine major US food allergens (egg, milk, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish and sesame), but warns that its kitchens share cooking and preparation areas, equipment and utensils, so any item may come into contact with other foods, including allergens. It does not claim any US menu item as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal or kosher.
Ingredients
Water: Water. | Ice: Ice. | Strawberry Watermelon Refresher Mix: Sugar, water, strawberry puree, watermelon puree (watermelon, lemon), grape juice concentrate, contains 2% or less of natural flavors, citric acid, coffee berry (whole coffee fruit extract), green coffee extract, sodium citrate, pectin, xanthan gum, calcium chloride, fruit and vegetable juice for color, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (as preservatives) | Lemonade Base: Sugar, water, lemon juice concentrate, citric acid, natural flavor, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (as preservatives). | Strawberries: Freeze dried strawberries.
Other items in Drinks at McDonald’s
By calories (Small), the Strawberry Watermelon Refresher ranks 19 of 31 in McDonald’s Drinks section, from lowest to highest. The table shows the 9 items nearest to it; each item is compared at its first listed size.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Dr PepperExtra Small | 140 |
| Reduced Sugar Vanilla Swirl with Diet CokeSmall | 150 |
| Coca-ColaExtra Small | 150 |
| Minute Maid Premium Orange JuiceSmall | 150 |
| Strawberry Watermelon RefresherSmall | 160 |
| Hi-C Orange LavaburstExtra Small | 160 |
| Blackberry Passion Fruit RefresherSmall | 170 |
| Mango Pineapple RefresherSmall | 180 |
| Strawberry Banana SmoothieSmall | 190 |
Nutrition for all 31 items in Drinks at McDonald’s
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Sources
- 1 McDonald’s, McDonald’s USA Nutrition Calculator and product pages Covers nutrition, allergens, ingredients and menu · Updated continuously; the site notes values are “correct as of January 2022, unless stated otherwise” · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 2 McDonald’s, McDonald’s USA full menu category pages Covers menu · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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