So how do the beverages compare exactly? We looked at calorie info, price, and of course, taste to determine which is better: The Frappe or the Frappuccino. Beverage: McCafe Mocha Frappe, 16 oz. Price: $2.79 plus tax. Nutrition: 560 calories; 24 grams of fat; 70 grams of sugar. Overall: How does the Frappe taste? Pretty darn good … and if you don’t believe me: The proof is in the caloric information. More of a milkshake than a refreshing coffee drink, the Frappe is rich and creamy with minimal coffee taste.
Beverage: Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino, 16 oz. Price: $4.03 Nutrition: 370 calories; 15 grams of fat; 54 grams of sugar. Overall: Compared to the Frappe, the Frappuccino is practically a diet drink — and you can tell; it just tastes … well, anemic … with less cream, less richness, less heft, more ice. A plus? Intense coffee flavor — this is a coffee drink, after all. The verdict? I’m going for the Frappe based on taste alone — but I’m going to hate myself for the rest of the day. Which do you prefer: Frappe or Frappuccino?
