The McDonald’s Frozen Fanta® Blue Raspberry at McDonald’s is a slushy-style frozen beverage not a fountain soda, not a milkshake, but something in between. At 60 calories for a small with 16g of added sugar, it’s the lowest-calorie frozen drink on the McDonald’s menu by a significant margin. The electric blue color, the sweet-tart blue raspberry flavor, and the icy, slushy texture make it the kind of summer drink that genuinely earns its reputation. This guide covers the exact ingredients (including two that most people haven’t heard of), the full nutrition picture, and what you actually need to know about this limited-time frozen beverage before ordering.
Frozen Fanta® Blue Raspberry
Small – $2.99 | 60cal
Medium – $3.29 | 80cal
Large – 4.29 |110cal
McDonald’s Frozen Fanta® Blue Raspberry Overview
The Frozen Fanta® Blue Raspberry is a frozen blended fountain beverage Fanta Blue Raspberry soda syrup blended with ice to create a slushy, semi-solid texture. It’s not a smoothie, not a Frappé, not a milkshake. It’s the frozen-soda format, similar to a 7-Eleven Slurpee in construction but with McDonald’s fountain system quality. Available in small, medium, and large, and is a limited-time menu item at participating locations.
| Detail | Info |
| Available | Frozen (limited time) |
| Sizes | Small, Medium, Large |
| Starting Price | ~$2.99 (Small) |
| Calories (Small) | 60 kcal |
| Added Sugars (Small) | 16g (31% DV) |
| Caffeine | 0 mg |
| Allergens | None declared |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Gluten-Free | Yes |
| Color | Blue 1 (artificial) |
What Is the Frozen Fanta® Blue Raspberry?
One ingredient component: Fanta Blue Raspberry (Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Yucca Extract, Quillaia Extract, Blue 1). No allergens declared. Caffeine-free. Vegan and gluten-free by ingredients.
McDonald’s Frozen Fanta® Blue Raspberry Ingredients
One ingredient listing, officially disclosed:
- High Fructose Corn Syrup: Main sweetener that adds sugar and calories.
- Natural & Artificial Flavors: Create the signature blue raspberry taste.
- Citric Acid: Adds tartness and balances sweetness.
- Sodium Benzoate: Preservative that keeps the flavor fresh.
- Yucca Extract: Helps maintain a smooth frozen texture.
- Quillaia Extract: Stabilizes foam and slush consistency.
- Blue 1: Artificial coloring that gives the drink its bright blue appearance.
McDonald’s Frozen Fanta® Blue Raspberry Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
| Calories | 60 kcal | — |
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 16g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 16g | — |
| Added Sugars | 16g | 31% DV |
| Protein | 0g | — |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
McDonald’s Frozen Fanta® Blue Raspberry Calories Small, Medium, Large
| Size | Calories | Added Sugar |
| Small | 60 kcal | 16g (31% DV) |
| Medium | 80 kcal | ~21g |
| Large | 110 kcal | ~29g |
These are some of the lowest calorie counts of any flavored frozen or cold beverage at McDonald’s. The calorie increase from small to large (50 calories total) is minimal compared to the 230-calorie jump in the Caramel Frappé across the same size range.
McDonald’s Frozen Fanta® Blue Raspberry Price
| Size | Approx. Price |
| Small | ~$2.99 |
| Medium | ~$3.29 |
| Large | ~$4.29 |
The Frozen Fanta® Blue Raspberry is priced in the lower-mid range of McDonald’s beverages more expensive than fountain sodas, less expensive than most McCafé espresso drinks and Frappés. The small at ~$2.99 delivers the lowest calories-per-dollar ratio of any non-zero-calorie cold drink menu. McDonald’s app users can order through Mobile Order & Pay for curbside pickup.
Caffeine Content
Zero. The Frozen Fanta® Blue Raspberry contains no caffeine. The ingredient list has no caffeine, no coffee extract, and no tea-derived compounds. Citric acid is sometimes confused with caffeine by customers unfamiliar with food chemistry it’s not a stimulant; it’s an acid that provides tartness.
This makes the Frozen Fanta® Blue Raspberry appropriate for:
- Children and adolescents (no caffeine concern)
- Pregnant women limiting caffeine intake
- Afternoon consumption without sleep disruption
- Anyone following a caffeine-free diet
For customers who want caffeine alongside their frozen treat, a small espresso from the McCafé line can be ordered alongside but the frozen drink itself is caffeine-free by formulation.
McDonald’s Frozen Fanta® Blue Raspberry Allergens
None declared. The Frozen Fanta® Blue Raspberry contains no major U.S. food allergens confirmed on McDonald’s official allergen page.
- No milk or dairy products
- No eggs
- No fish or shellfish
- No tree nuts or peanuts
- No wheat or gluten
- No soybeans
- No sesame
The two most commonly questioned ingredients Blue 1 (artificial colorant) and the yucca/quillaia extracts are not allergens under FDA classification. Blue 1 has no documented IgE-mediated allergy responses in clinical literature. Yucca and quillaia are plant saponin extracts with no known cross-reactivity to common food allergens.
Is McDonald’s Frozen Fanta® Blue Raspberry Vegan?
Yes. The Frozen Fanta® Blue Raspberry contains no animal-derived ingredients. Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, natural and artificial flavors, citric acid, sodium benzoate, yucca extract, quillaia extract, and Blue 1 are all free of animal products. Both plant-based extracts (yucca, quillaia) are derived from desert and tropical plants, not animal sources.
The same caveat that applies to other artificially colored beverages: Blue 1 has historically been tested on animals during regulatory approval processes. The dye itself contains no animal-derived ingredients, and mainstream vegan organizations generally do not exclude Blue 1 from vegan products. Whether this is a concern is a personal ethical decision.
Is McDonald’s Frozen Fanta® Blue Raspberry Gluten-Free?
Yes. All eight ingredients carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, natural and artificial flavors, citric acid, sodium benzoate, yucca extract, quillaia extract, and Blue contain no wheat, barley, rye, or gluten. This is one of the few McDonald’s beverages where gluten-free status is completely unambiguous no modified food starch that could be wheat-derived, no shared dairy equipment, no complex syrup ingredients with hidden gluten sources.
Availability Limited Time and Seasonal
The Frozen Fanta® Blue Raspberry is explicitly marked as a limited-time offering on McDonald’s official product page: “available at participating McDonald’s for a limited time.” This is not a permanent menu fixture the way McCafé lattes or fountain sodas are.
Availability typically correlates with warmer months spring and summer when frozen beverage demand peaks. Not all McDonald’s locations participate, and the item may not be available in all markets. The McDonald’s app is the most reliable way to confirm whether your specific location is currently serving the Frozen Fanta® Blue Raspberry before ordering.
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Conclusion
The Frozen Fanta® Blue Raspberry earns a straightforward recommendation for anyone who wants a cold, fruity, frozen treat at McDonald’s without the calorie load of a Frappé or the sugar density of a large fountain soda. At 60 calories and 16g of added sugar for a small, it’s the most calorie-efficient frozen sweet drink on the McDonald’s menu caffeine-free, allergen-free, vegan, and gluten-free by all ingredient measures.
It’s a limited-time item, which means availability matters check the app first. And it’s unambiguously a treat: 16g of added sugar with zero nutritional value beyond the calories. But for what it is a summer frozen slushy in an eye-catching blue it delivers exactly what it promises at a price and calorie count that’s hard to argue with.
I am Daniel Brooks, a Chief and Food Specialist with strong experience in food blogging. I write expert articles about McDonald’s to provide accurate updates, reviews, and insights.
