Caffeine in Drinks

McDonalds Coffee

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McDonalds Coffee is a popular less expensive coffee choice available at McDonalds restaurants.

It has changed throughout the years as McDonalds has tried out different blends and roasts, but it remains popular.

In most locations it is now called McCafe Brewed Coffee.

Caffeine in McDonalds Coffee by Size

  1. Small (12 floz): 109mg
  2. Medium (16 fl  oz): 145mg
  3. Large (21 fl oz): 185mg

Caffeine in McDonalds coffee can vary wildly depending coffee blend, roasting method, coffee variety.

McDonalds neither lists nor test their coffee's caffeine content but uses the average caffeine content published by USDA for the standard amount of ground coffee used per 8 oz of water.

Click here to see our complete McCafe Caffeine Guide

Ingredients in McDonalds Coffee

Brewed Coffee (100% Arabica Coffee And Water)

Compared to Other Items

McDonalds Coffee contains 9.06 mg of caffeine per fl oz (30.64 mg per 100 ml). A 16 fl oz cup has a total of 145 mg of caffeine.

Total Caffeine (mg)

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Sources

Information from a McDonald's representative.
Other references. Last updated on 21 Feb 2021.
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