Caffeine in Drinks

Dr Pepper

Dr Pepper
Caffeine
42 mg
per 12 fl oz
MODERATE
This drink contains moderate levels of caffeine.
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Energy
150
Calories
Sugar
41
grams

Dr Pepper is a popular soft drink made with 23 flavors to a secret recipe, the oldest major brand in the U.S. Contains 150 calories per 12oz can.

Dr Pepper has expanded their drink range with flavor variations and diet versions of their sodas.

Caffeine of Other Dr Pepper Products

According to Dr Pepper's nutritional FAQ:

  • Regular Dr Pepper - 42 mg caffeine / 12 fl oz
  • Diet Dr Pepper - 42 mg caffeine / 12 fl oz
  • Regular Cherry Vanilla - 39 mg / 12 fl oz
  • Diet Cherry Vanilla - 39 mg / 12 fl oz
  • Dr Pepper Cherry - 39 mg / 12 fl oz
  • Diet Dr Pepper Cherry - 39 mg / 12 fl oz
  • Caffeine-Free Regular - 0 mg
  • Caffeine-Free Diet - 0 mg

A 2007 study in the Journal of Food Science found 42.6 mg of caffeine in 12 fl oz of Dr Pepper.

Where to buy

Dr Pepper Soda, 12 fl oz cans, 12 pack
Amazon.com price $7.12 ($0.05 / Fl Oz)
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Diet Dr Pepper Soda, 12 fl oz cans (Pack of 12)
Amazon.com price $5.98 ($0.04 / Fl Oz)
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DR PEPPER ZERO SUGAR - 12 OZ, 12 PK
Amazon.com price $7.69 ($0.05 / Fl Oz)
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Ingredients in Dr Pepper

Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Phosphoric Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Caffeine

Includes 41 grams of sugar (per 12 ounces) for a total of 150 calories.

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Is Dr Pepper high in caffeine?

Dr Pepper contains 42 mg of caffeine in a 12 fl oz can.

This equates to 3.50 mg of caffeine for every fl oz and 11.83 mg for every 100 ml.

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