Caffeine in Drinks

McDonalds Coffee

Caffeine Level
145mg
Serving Size
fl. oz cup
Caffeine Strength
HIGH
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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 floz): 145mg
  3. Large (21 floz): 185mg

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

McDonalds doesn't test their coffee's caffeine content but uses the average caffeine content published by USDA for the standard amount of ground coffee used per 8oz of water.

Click here to see our complete McCafe Caffeine Guide

Ingredients in McDonalds Coffee

Brewed coffee (100% Arabica coffee and water)

Sugar content: Contains no sugar.

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McDonalds (McCafe) Latte 142mg
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Caffeine Comparisons

McDonalds Coffee contains 9.06 mgs of caffeine per fluid ounce (30.64mg/100 ml).

Caffeine (mg) per Ounce
10090807060 5040302010 0 McDonalds Coffee 5 Hour Energy Espresso Shot Coca-Cola Classic Spike Energy Drink
Total Caffeine (mg)
400360320280 24020016012080 400 Cup of McDonalds Coffee Can of Coca-Cola Classic Bottle of Redline Energy Drink Can of Monster Energy Drink Can of Red Bull
Data Sources: Information from a McDonald's representative.