Dunkin' Caramel Swirl Iced Coffee vs Starbucks Caramel Macchiato

Dunkin' Caramel Swirl Iced Coffee wins — CR Score 71 (Solid) vs Starbucks Caramel Macchiato at CR Score 66 (Solid), from 38 and 73 ratings. Updated Oct 2026. How the score works

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Dunkin' Caramel Swirl Iced Coffee

3.87 avg · 38 ratings

Starbucks Caramel Macchiato

3.86 avg · 73 ratings

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Comparison

Dunkin' Caramel Swirl Iced CoffeeStatStarbucks Caramel Macchiato
71%CR Score66%
3.87/5Avg rating3.86/5
38Ratings73
NoLimited timeNo
260 kcalCalories250 kcal
2gProtein10g
9gFat7g
40gCarbs35g

Dunkin' Caramel Swirl Iced Coffee Reviews

  • Paid survey panel

    Dunkin Caramel Swirl; rated a 5 because i love having coffee that added flavors are not to intense. Lately my order has be just right!

  • Paid survey panel

    Dunkin’s Caramel Swirl Iced Coffee – their coffee is weak and watery.

  • Paid survey panel

    Dunking caramel swirl iced coffee. It's smooth, creamy, just the right amount of sweetness

Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Reviews

  • Paid survey panel

    I love the caramel macchiato with extra caramal. It is my favorite.

  • Paid survey panel

    I rated the caramel macchiato a 5 because it's one of my favorite drinks and I love the caramel in the drink.

  • Paid survey panel

    Starbucks Caramel Macchiato has a perfect balance of sweetness & creaminess that just slaps your tongue & leaves you wanting more!

The verdict

Both Dunkin's Caramel Swirl Iced Coffee and Starbucks' Caramel Macchiato offer sweet caramel flavors, but they differ in composition and texture. Dunkin's version is known for its buttery caramel swirl, while Starbucks layers flavors with vanilla syrup and espresso, appealing to different preferences.

Dunkin' Caramel Swirl Iced Coffee

Pros

  • + Features a buttery caramel swirl that enhances the flavor
  • + Smooth and sweet profile, popular among Dunkin' fans

Cons

  • − No recent user reviews available to gauge current popularity
  • − Nutrition details suggest a higher fat content

Starbucks Caramel Macchiato

Pros

  • + Includes espresso, providing a coffee kick alongside sweetness
  • + Consistently one of the top sellers at Starbucks, indicating popularity

Cons

  • − No recent user reviews available to gauge current popularity
  • − Slightly lower calorie count but may have less caramel flavor

Which should you pick?

Pick the Dunkin' Caramel Swirl Iced Coffee if…

  • • You prefer a sweeter, creamier iced coffee experience
  • • You enjoy buttery caramel flavors in your drinks

Pick the Starbucks Caramel Macchiato if…

  • • You want a coffee with a stronger espresso flavor
  • • You enjoy layered drinks with a mix of vanilla and caramel

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