So, just how many calories are hiding in that slushy, brain-freeze-inducing cup of joy? A standard medium Tango Ice Blast clocks in at roughly 150 to 200 calories. That’s it. That’s less than a chocolate bar, which feels like a moral victory when you’re sweating through your shirt.
For context, that’s about the same as eating four Jaffa Cakes or drinking a small glass of orange juice. But here’s the kicker—those calories are almost pure sugar, with zero nutritional value. It’s like paying rent for an apartment that has no walls, floor, or ceiling.
What Does That Look Like in Real Life?
Imagine you’re on a walk with a friend, and you both decide to “treat yourselves.” You sip your Ice Blast, and it goes straight to your bloodstream with the speed of a guilty thought. To burn off those 180 calories, you’d need to walk for about 45 minutes at a brisk pace. That’s roughly the same energy as chasing a bus you just missed—except the bus doesn’t taste like blue raspberry.
Or, in workout terms: you could do 20 minutes of jumping jacks with the enthusiasm of a kid on a sugar high. But let’s be honest, after drinking an Ice Blast, you’re more likely to take a nap than do jumping jacks. That’s the circle of life.
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