Daily How Much

Cacao nibs usually land in the low-caffeine range, with many servings coming in around 5–15 mg of caffeine per tablespoon, plus more theobromine.

An 8-oz mug of brewed coffee usually lands around 80–120 mg of caffeine, with bean type, grind, and brew time shifting the final number.

An 8-oz cup usually lands near 40–70 mg in black tea and 20–45 mg in green tea, with leaf style and steep time steering the final number.

A 12-oz glass of unsweetened black iced tea often has 20–50 mg of caffeine, varying with leaf amount and steep time.

A 12-fl-oz (355 mL) can of Pepsi sold in the U.S. lists 38 mg of caffeine.

A standard 12-oz can of Coca-Cola has 34 mg of caffeine, while larger servings scale up with the fluid ounces.

A 23-oz can usually lands around 15–18 mg of caffeine, which is light next to coffee and most sodas.

Most AriZona teas land in the low-caffeine range, with many cans sitting in the teens of milligrams, depending on flavor and size.

Cacao contains small caffeine amounts: 1 tbsp powder is about 12 mg, while 1 oz dark chocolate often lands near 20–25 mg.

A 12-fl-oz can of Mountain Dew contains 54 mg of caffeine.