McDonald’s Sweet Tea: nutrition and allergens
McDonald’s lists the Sweet Tea in 4 sizes, from 110 calories (Extra Small) to 280 calories (Large). The Extra Small has 0 g fat, 28 g carbohydrate, 1 g protein and 10 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 | Extra Small | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 110 | 170 | 200 | 280 |
| Total fat (g) | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% |
| Sodium (mg) | 10 0% | 15 1% | 20 1% | 25 1% |
| Potassium (mg) | 40 1% | 60 1% | 70 1% | 95 2% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 28 10% | 42 15% | 50 18% | 70 25% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% |
| Total sugars (g) | 26 | 40 | 47 | 66 |
| Added sugars (g) | 26 52% | 40 80% | 47 94% | 66 132% |
| Protein (g) | 1 2% | 1 2% | 1 2% | 1 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0 mcg | 0 mcg | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 10 mg | 15 mg | 20 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 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 Extra Small size is high in added sugars (52%) and is low in protein, potassium, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium and dietary fiber. 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 Sweet Tea.
| 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
Brewed Tea: Water, orange pekoe and pekoe cut black tea. | Medium Invert Sugar: Medium invert sugar, water.
Other items in Drinks at McDonald’s
By calories (Extra Small), the Sweet Tea ranks 11 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 |
|---|---|
| Frozen Coca-Cola ClassicSmall | 90 |
| Frozen Fanta Blue RaspberrySmall | 90 |
| Reduced Sugar Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer | 100 |
| 1% Low Fat Milk Jug | 100 |
| Sweet TeaExtra Small | 110 |
| LemonadeSmall | 120 |
| Reduced Sugar Low Fat Chocolate Milk Jug | 130 |
| SpriteExtra Small | 140 |
| Dr PepperExtra Small | 140 |
Nutrition for all 31 items in Drinks at McDonald’s
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Sweet tea at other chains
McDonald’s is one of 15 chains on this site that sell sweet tea. Of the 17 at other chains, 5 have fewer calories and 12 have the same or more than the Sweet Tea (Extra Small), comparing each at its first listed size; portions differ, so check the serving on each item’s page.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Arby's Brewed Sweet TeaSmall | 60 |
| Sonic Sweet Iced TeaWacky Pack! | 80 |
| KFC Lipton Brisk Sweet Iced Tea12 fl oz | 80 |
| Chick-fil-A Freshly-Brewed Sweetened Iced TeaSmall | 90 |
| Burger King Sweetened Iced TeaValue | 90 |
| Raising Cane's Sweet TeaKid's | 130 |
| Culver's Fresh Brewed Tea, SweetSmall | 130 |
| Dunkin' Sweet TeaSmall | 150 |
Compare all sweet tea side by side (18 items at 15 chains)
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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