Swig The Big Friendly Sweet Tea: Price, Calories, Allergens & More
Combining sweet tea, peach, raspberry, and vanilla, Swig The Big Friendly Sweet Tea is a sweet fruitful beverage with 130-440 calories that has a balanced taste.
Others of the Swig beverages are all-in bold and others are all-in balance and The Big Friendly Sweet Tea is in the perfect middle. The first experience I had with it was the ease at which the flavors mixed. You have the traditional sweet tea base with peach to soften, raspberry to give it a slight tang and vanilla to round it off. This one is more rounded than the drinks, which are too dependent on citrus or cream.
The raspberry and peach are a sweet and slightly sour contrast, with the vanilla slightly binding all the ingredients together, so that the drink has a lighter aftertaste and is almost dessert. It has a flexibility in that it has a range of calories ranging between 130 and 440 calories depending on its customization. You like a lighter fruit tea, or a more syrup based, fuller bodied one, this beverage is easy to customize.
It is an excellent choice when you desire something fruity, smooth, and simple to drink without being too sweet.
Swig The Big Friendly Sweet Tea
Sweet Tea + Peach + Raspberry + Vanilla (130 – 440 Calories)
Sweet Tea The Big Friendly Calories Chart
| Drink Size | Ounces | Estimated Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Kid’s Cup | 12 oz | 130 – 170 cal |
| Small | 16 oz | 170 – 240 cal |
| Medium | 24 oz | 220 – 300 cal |
| Large | 32 oz | 290 – 370 cal |
| X-Large | 44 oz | 340 – 440 cal |
Calories mainly come from sweet tea base + multiple fruit syrups, while vanilla adds a small additional amount
Sweet Tea The Big Friendly Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Kid’s | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 | 185 | 255 | 325 | 440 |
| Total Fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 14 mg | 20 mg | 28 mg | 38 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g | 40 g | 55 g | 70 g | 88 g |
| Sugars | 25 g | 34 g | 47 g | 60 g | 76 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Caffeine | 19 mg | 28 mg | 40 mg | 52 mg | 68 mg |
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Allergen Information
Although it may seem that this beverage is made of only fruits, allergen exposure may still exist because of the flavoring additives, the way of processing and the common equipment used in the preparation. The following is a breakdown that would enable you to make a safe choice.
1. Sweet Tea Base (Primary Ingredient -Low Risk of Allergen)
This is based on the traditional sweet tea and it consists of:
- Brewed black tea
- Liquid or cane sugar or sweetener.
- Filtered water
Allergen Status:
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free (naturally)
This foundation is also usually a safe and non-allergenic base in most diets, and it does not add any popular allergens.
2. Fruit Flavorings: Peach & Raspberry (Moderate Allergen Response)
The peach and raspberry tastes are normally put up as commercial syrups as opposed to fresh fruit. These syrups are prepared in such a way that they are consistent and shelf stable.
Ingredients that are commonly used in Syrups:
- The chemical flavorants may be natural or synthetic.
- Sugar corn syrup or high-fructose corn syrup.
- Citric acid (to make it tart, and to preserve it)
- Stabilizers and emulsifiers
Potential Allergen Concerns:
- Caution: Soy Derivatives: There are some syrups that have soy lecithin, which is an emulsifier.
- Caution Cross-Contact: Made in plants which can also produce nuts or dairy items, or gluten-containing products.
- Menace Artificial Additives Sensitivity: There are those who will be sensitive to artificial flavor additives.
These factors are indirect allergens, but they are important to individuals who have severe dietary restrictions or sensitivities.
3. Vanilla Flavoring (Allergen Hidden Considerations).
The vanilla ingredient is to provide it some smoothness but may differ depending on the source:
Possible Forms:
- Vanilla syrup
- Vanilla extract
- Artificial vanilla (vanillin)
What it can contain:
- Solvents Flavor compounds dissolved in glycerin or alcohol.
- Stabilizers or preservatives
Allergen Risks:
- Warnings Soy traces (in certain syrups emulsifiers)
- Supplier-dependent rare dairy cross-contact.
- Warnings Other Sensitivity to artificial vanillin.
4. Cross-Contamination (High Importance) Risk.
This is the most vital allergen factor to all Swig beverages.
Why It Happens:
- Syrup pumps that are shared by a number of drinks.
- Widespread contact between mixing spoons and preparation surfaces.
- High-volume customization environment
Possible Trace Exposure:
- Dairy (of cream drinks prepared beforehand)
- Tree nuts (through flavored syrup or close preparation)
- Gluten (due to external contaminants, however, very uncommon)
- Soy (out of many syrup preparations)
Even when your drink has none of these ingredients in it directly, there is still a possibility of trace elements of them.