Caffeine in Drinks

Mountain Dew

Mountain Dew
Caffeine
54 mg
per 12 fl oz
MODERATE
This drink contains moderate levels of caffeine.
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Energy
170
Calories
Sugar
46
grams

Mountain Dew is a popular citrus-flavored carbonated drink - stylized as Mtn Dew, and manufactured by PepsiCo.

What surprises many people is the level of caffeine in Mountain Dew - at 54mg it is significantly higher than Coca-cola. 

The drink comes in a multitude of flavors and serving sizes and special editions.

Mountain Dew Variations

Previously, in several countries outside the US, Mountain Dew contained no caffeine. From 2012 this changed, with countries like Canada selling caffeinated Mountain Dew as the principal product.

Within the US and elsewhere, PepsiCo does make a caffeine-free version.

Besides caffeine, Mountain Dew contains a high amount of sugar.

The Discontinued Dews

Mountain Dew variations frequently come and go. For nostalgic purposes, here's some of the former Dews, still held in our database.

Item Caffeine Size
Mountain Dew Black Label83 mg16 fl oz
Mountain Dew Kickstart Hydrating Boost68 mg12 fl oz
Mountain Dew Spiked72 mg16 fl oz
Mountain Dew Ultra Violet54 mg12 fl oz

Where to buy

Mountain Dew Soda, Mini Cans, 7.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 10)
Amazon.com price $5.98 ($0.08 / Fl Oz)
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Mountain Dew 12 oz. cans, 36 ct. A1
Amazon.com price $31.49 ($0.07 / Fl Oz)
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Mountain Dew Kickstart Strawberry Start-Up (16 Ounce Cans, Pack of 12)
Amazon.com price $19.29 ($0.10 / Fl Oz)
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Ingredients in Mountain Dew

Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Concentrated Orange Juice, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor, Sodium Benzoate (preserves Freshness), Caffeine, Sodium Citrate, Gum Arabic, Erythorbic Acid (preserves Freshness), Calcium Disodium Edta (to Protect Flavor), Yellow 5

Includes 46 grams of sugar (per 12 ounces) for a total of 170 calories.

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Is Mountain Dew high in caffeine?

Mountain Dew contains 54 mg of caffeine in a 12 fl oz can.

This equates to 4.50 mg of caffeine for every fl oz and 15.22 mg for every 100 ml.

54 mg
Mountain Dew
160 mg
Monster energy
80 mg
Red bull
60 mg
Instant Coffee
35 mg
Coca-cola

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