$1.89 · 140 Cal
$2.19 · 190 Cal
$3.19 · 270 Cal
~95–200 mg
Brewed from 100% Arabica beans, served over ice with light cream and liquid sugar. Available in Caramel, French Vanilla, Sugar-Free French Vanilla, and Black. Fully customizable — adjust cream, sugar, and flavor through the McDonald’s App.
| Quick Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Small Price / Cal | $1.89 / 140 Cal |
| Medium Price / Cal | $2.19 / 190 Cal |
| Large Price / Cal | $3.19 / 270 Cal |
| Coffee Beans | 100% Arabica (medium roast) |
| Caffeine (Small) | ~95–110 mg |
| Caffeine (Large) | ~180–200 mg |
| Flavors Available | Regular, Caramel, French Vanilla, Sugar-Free French Vanilla |
| Lowest Calorie Option | Black Iced Coffee — 5–10 Cal |
| Key Allergen | Milk (from light cream) |
| Availability | All day — breakfast through closing |
The McDonald’s Iced Coffee — officially the McCafé® Iced Coffee — is one of the best-value cold coffee drinks in the fast-food industry. While Starbucks charges $4.25+ for a comparable iced coffee and Dunkin’ runs about $3.49, McDonald’s starts at just $1.89 for a small — making it roughly 55% cheaper than Starbucks for a similar product. The coffee itself is brewed from 100% Arabica beans, the same species used by premium chains, sourced through McDonald’s global coffee supply chain that includes beans from Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.
The McCafé brand was launched in 1993 in Melbourne, Australia and expanded to the United States in 2009 as part of McDonald’s Corporation’s (NYSE: MCD) strategy to compete directly with Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts in the specialty coffee market. Today, McCafé beverages are available at all 13,000+ U.S. McDonald’s locations and are one of the highest-margin menu categories.
This guide covers every McDonald’s Iced Coffee price and size, full nutrition facts, caffeine content, ingredient breakdown, allergen information, all available flavors, and how to customize for keto, low-carb, or calorie-conscious diets.
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McDonald’s Iced Coffee Prices — All Sizes & Flavors (2026)
| Drink | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iced Coffee (Regular) | $1.89 | $2.19 | $3.19 |
| Iced Coffee — Caramel | $1.89 | $2.19 | $3.19 |
| Iced Coffee — French Vanilla | $1.89 | $2.19 | $3.19 |
| Iced Coffee — Sugar-Free French Vanilla | $1.89 | $2.19 | $3.19 |
| Iced Coffee — Black (No Cream/Sugar) | $1.89 | $2.19 | $3.19 |
McDonald’s Iced Coffee Ingredients
The McCafé Iced Coffee has a remarkably simple ingredient list — just four components in the standard build:
| Ingredient | Description |
|---|---|
| Brewed Coffee | Premium 100% Arabica beans, medium roast, brewed fresh at the restaurant |
| Ice | Filtered water ice cubes |
| Light Cream | Milk, cream, sodium phosphate, DATEM, sodium stearoyl lactylate, sodium citrate, carrageenan, magnesium oxide. Contains: Milk |
| Liquid Sugar | Sugar, water, vegetable glycerin, fructose, potassium sorbate (preservative) |
Flavor Syrups
When you order a Caramel or French Vanilla Iced Coffee, McDonald’s adds a flavored syrup pump to the standard build. The Sugar-Free French Vanilla syrup uses sucralose (brand name Splenda®) instead of sugar — a solid option for keto, low-carb, or diabetic diets.
McCafé® Iced Coffee Nutrition Facts
Nutrition varies significantly by size and customization. Here’s the complete breakdown for the standard Iced Coffee with cream and sugar:
| Nutrient | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 Cal | 190 Cal | 270 Cal |
| Total Fat | 5g | 7g | 11g |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 4.5g | 7g |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 25 mg | 35 mg |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 60 mg | 80 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 24g | 30g | 43g |
| Total Sugars | 22g | 28g | 40g |
| Protein | 2g | 2g | 3g |
| Caffeine (est.) | ~95–110 mg | ~130–145 mg | ~180–200 mg |
Calories by Customization
| Version | Small Cal | Medium Cal | Large Cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular (cream + sugar) | 140 | 190 | 270 |
| Caramel or French Vanilla | 170 | 230 | 310 |
| Sugar-Free French Vanilla | 80 | 100 | 140 |
| Black (no cream, no sugar) | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Cream only (no sugar) | 50 | 70 | 100 |
How Does McDonald’s Iced Coffee Compare?
| Chain | Drink | Small Price | Calories | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald’s McCafé | Iced Coffee | $1.89 | 140 | ~100 mg |
| Starbucks | Iced Coffee (Tall) | $4.25 | 80 | ~120 mg |
| Dunkin’ | Iced Coffee (Small) | $3.49 | 120 | ~198 mg |
| Burger King | BK Café Iced Coffee | $2.49 | 140 | ~75 mg |
| Wendy’s | Cold Brew | $2.99 | 5 | ~160 mg |
Allergen Information: McCafé® Iced Coffee
The Iced Coffee has the simplest allergen profile on the McDonald’s menu — the only allergen in the standard build is milk from the light cream.
| Allergen | Present? | Found In |
|---|---|---|
| 🥛 Milk | ✅ Yes | Light cream |
| 🌾 Wheat | ❌ No | — |
| 🥚 Egg | ❌ No | — |
| 🫘 Soy | ❌ No | — |
| 🌿 Sesame | ❌ No | — |
| 🥜 Peanuts / Tree Nuts | ❌ No | — |
| 🐟 Fish | ❌ No | — |
McCafé® Iced Coffee Flavors — Which One to Pick?
| Flavor | Taste Profile | Best For | Extra Cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Classic coffee with cream and sugar — smooth, balanced | Everyday coffee drinkers | Base |
| Caramel | Rich, buttery caramel sweetness layered over coffee | Sweet tooth fans | +30 |
| French Vanilla | Smooth, creamy vanilla warmth | Those who prefer mellow sweetness | +30 |
| Sugar-Free French Vanilla | Same vanilla flavor, zero sugar (uses Splenda®) | Keto, diabetic, low-carb diets | −60 |
| Black | Bold, straight coffee — no cream, no sugar | Purists, calorie-conscious | −135 |
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Final Thoughts
The McCafé® Iced Coffee is hands-down the best value in cold coffee across all major fast-food and coffee chains. At $1.89 for a small — brewed from 100% Arabica beans sourced from top coffee-producing regions — it undercuts Starbucks by more than half while delivering a genuinely good cup of iced coffee. The full customization options (black, cream only, sugar-free, flavored) make it adaptable for virtually any diet: keto, diabetic, calorie-counting, or just straight coffee purist.
Order through the McDonald’s App for $1 any size McCafé promotions and MyMcDonald’s Rewards points. A free McCafé drink costs just 1,500 points — about $15 in total purchases. Whether you’re a morning commuter or an afternoon pick-me-up person, the McCafé Iced Coffee delivers consistent quality at a price that’s hard to beat.