Mountain Dew contains about 54 to 55 milligrams of caffeine per 12-ounce can, which is one of the highest caffeine levels among sodas with sugar
. Different Mountain Dew varieties have varying caffeine content:
- Regular Mountain Dew: ~54-55 mg per 12 oz
- Mountain Dew Voltage: 55 mg per 12 oz
- Mountain Dew Kickstart: around 90 mg per 16 oz serving, with some flavors slightly less or more
- Mountain Dew Zero Sugar: about 68 mg per 12 oz can
Compared to coffee, Mountain Dew has less caffeine; an 8 oz cup of coffee typically contains 80-100 mg or more caffeine, while an 8 oz serving of Mountain Dew has roughly 37 mg caffeine
. In summary, a standard 12-ounce can of Mountain Dew contains about 54-55 mg of caffeine, with some variations depending on the specific product or flavor.
