Table 1.
Approximate caffeine content in selected drinks∗
| Beverage | Serving size (oz) | Caffeine (mg) |
|---|---|---|
| Soft drinks | ||
| Coca-Cola | 12 | 34 |
| Diet Coke | 12 | 46 |
| Pepsi | 12 | 38 |
| Sprite | 12 | 0 |
| Coffee | ||
| McDonald's brewed | 16 | 100 |
| Starbucks Caffe latte | 16 | 150 |
| Starbucks Pike Place Roast | 16 | 330 |
| Energy drink | ||
| Amp | 16 | 160 |
| Full Throttle | 16 | 197 |
| Monster | 16 | 160† |
| NOS | 16 | 260 |
| Red Bull | 16 | 154 |
| Rockstar | 16 | 160 |
| Spike Shooter | 8.4 | 300 |
| Wired X 344 | 16 | 344 |
| Energy shots | ||
| 5-Hour Energy | 2 | 207 |
∗
Reprinted with permission from Norwood, 2011 (3). Sources: Product labels, MayoClinic.com, company reports.
∗
Monster energy drinks do not include caffeine content on the label, but company and independent reports put it at about 160 mg per 16-oz serving.