Caffeine in Drinks

Dr Pepper

  • Caffeine Amount
    42 mg
  • Caffeine strength
    MODERATE
  • Calories
    150
  • Serving size
    Dr Pepper
    12 fl oz can

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 (12 oz. cans, 24 pk.)
Amazon.com Price $15.49 ($0.05 / Fl Oz)
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Dr Pepper Original Soda, 12 oz., 24/Carton
Amazon.com Price $14.54 ($0.05 / ounce)
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Dr. Pepper 12 oz cans 35 pack
Amazon.com Price $32.10 ($0.92 / Count)
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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 3.50 mg of caffeine per fl oz (11.83 mg per 100 ml). A 12 fl oz can has a total of 42 mg of caffeine.

Total Caffeine (mg)

400360320280 24020016012080 400 Dr Pepper (42 mg) Coca-Cola Classic (34 mg) Bang Energy (300 mg) Monster Energy (160 mg) Red Bull (80 mg) Starbucks Triple Shot Energy (225 mg)

Sources

From the Dr Pepper website https://www.drpepper.com/ and https://www.drpepper.com/en/faq Also https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17995675/ See other references.
Last updated on 4 Feb 2021. Suggestions or corrections? Send Feedback

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