The Two Items
| Item | Calories | Sugar | Caffeine | Protein | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Valley Stringles Mozzarella String Cheese | 80 | 0g | - | 7g | $2.15 |
| Peter Rabbit Organics Strawberry Banana | 80 | 17g | - | 1g | $2.55 |
Same calories, opposite profiles. The string cheese is protein and fat with no sugar; the fruit pouch is sugar from fruit with almost no protein. Together they are a balanced snack for under 200 calories.
Organic Valley Stringles Mozzarella String Cheese
The Organic Valley Stringles Mozzarella String Cheese is a single stick of organic part-skim mozzarella, It is 80 calories with 7 g of protein and 0 g of sugar, priced at $2.15. It is sold from the cold case.
- Why choose it: the cheapest protein in the store, gluten free, no nuts.
- Best for: a child, a keto snack, or a quick protein add to a black coffee.
Peter Rabbit Organics Strawberry Banana
The Peter Rabbit Organics Strawberry Banana is a resealable pouch of organic banana and strawberry puree with a little lemon, 80 calories, 17 g of fruit sugar, no added sugar, $2.55. It is shelf stable and needs no spoon.
- Why choose it: fruit for a toddler with no mess, and vegan.
- Best for: a stroller, a car seat, or a plane.
The Lightest Food at Starbucks
Nothing else in the food case comes in at 80 calories. The next step up is the SkinnyDipped Coconut Almond Bite at 80, then the That's It – Apple + Mango Bar at 100. For an adult, the string cheese is the answer to wanting something with a coffee without ordering a pastry.
| Snack | Calories | Protein | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Valley Stringles Mozzarella String Cheese | 80 | 7 g | 0 g |
| Peter Rabbit Organics Strawberry Banana | 80 | 1 g | 17 g |
| SkinnyDipped Coconut Almond Bite | 80 | 1 g | 3 g |
| That's It – Apple + Mango Bar | 100 | 0 g | 23 g |
Building a Kids Order
- String cheese, fruit pouch and a Horizon Organic Lowfat Milk box: a full snack under 300 calories with no caffeine.
- Fruit pouch and a Kids Hot Chocolate in winter.
- String cheese and a Tree Top apple juice box for a car ride.
- Both items are nut free and sealed, which is what most daycare and school bags need.
The string cheese is dairy and declares N/A beyond that; the fruit pouch is vegan and free of the major allergens. Both come from the cold case or the snack shelf sealed.