How much caffeine is in McDonald’s Coffee?
McDonald’s coffee is branded as McCafe, with some outlets having a separate cafe area within the main restaurant area.
McDonald’s and McCafe caffeine amounts
| Beverage | Small (12 fl oz) | Medium (16 fl oz) | Large (21-24 fl oz) | X-Large (32 fl oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americano | 71 mg | 142 mg | 178 mg | – |
| Cappuccino | 71 mg | 142 mg | 178 mg | – |
| Caramel Cappuccino | 71 mg | 142 mg | 178 mg | – |
| Caramel Latte | 71 mg | 142 mg | 178 mg | – |
| Caramel Macchiato | 71 mg | 142 mg | 178 mg | |
| Coffee (Premium Roast) | 109 mg | 145 mg | 180 mg | – |
| Decaf Coffee (Brewed) | 8 mg | 11 mg | 14 mg | – |
| Espresso | 71 mg (single) | 142 mg (double) | – | – |
| French Vanilla Capp. | 71 mg | 142 mg | 178 mg | – |
| French Vanilla Latte | 71 mg | 142 mg | 178 mg | – |
| Frappe (other flavors) | 75 mg | 90 mg | 130 mg | 100 mg |
| Hot Chocolate | 7 mg | 10 mg | 12 mg | – |
| Hot Tea | 42 mg | 42 mg | 42 mg | – |
| Iced Caramel Macchiato | 71 mg | 142 mg | 178 mg | – |
| Iced Coffee | – | 133 mg | 200 mg | 320 mg |
| Iced Latte | 71 mg | 142 mg | 178 mg | – |
| Iced Mocha | 86 mg | 167 mg | 200 mg | – |
| Iced Sweet Tea | 38 mg | 50 mg | 66 mg | 100 mg |
| Latte | 71 mg | 142 mg | 178 mg | – |
| Mocha | 86 mg | 167 mg | 200 mg | – |
| Mocha Frappe | 100 mg | 125 mg | 180 mg | – |
Is 75 mg of caffeine a lot?
Small McDonald’s espresso-based coffees have around 75 mg of caffeine. The recommended caffeine limit for an adult is 400 mg; therefore, McDonald’s is not particularly high in caffeine.
But, caffeine in coffee can vary depending on the blend and brew method.
A 12-oz coffee from McDonald’s has around 110 mg of caffeine; this is higher than the espresso-based drinks due to the brew method.
Which has more caffeine: McDonald’s or Starbucks?
Starbucks has more caffeine.
A brief look through Starbucks caffeine amounts shows their brewed coffee drinks are much higher in caffeine. However, Starbucks has much more testing of caffeine amounts.
Does McDonald’s list caffeine amounts?
McDonald’s does not publish caffeine amounts, stating, “The FDA does not require publishing caffeine levels.”
The amounts listed on this page were obtained by communicating directly with McDonalds’ customer service. They responded:
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Watching your caffeine intake? Get the latest brews and caffeine news.“McDonald’s uses the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference to estimate the amount of caffeine in its coffee products. Not all of our McCafe products have been tested for caffeine content at this time.
We are in the process of gathering this data and will make it available on our website as soon as possible.”
However, this information has not been published on the website.
Therefore, some of the above amounts are estimates and could vary from store to store depending on how each store prepares the beverages. We also noticed that cup sizes vary depending upon where the McCafe is located.
McCafe’s are extensive in some parts of the world, offering a full line of beverages and pastries, with hot beverages served in ceramic cups complete with latte art.
In the USA, McCafes aren’t as elaborate and have limited options for the most part. Some McDonald’s do not have true McCafe options at all.
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