A&W Cream Soda vs Pepsi: which has more caffeine?

Pepsi has more caffeine than A&W Cream Soda: 38mg vs 0mg in the same 12 oz can. That is a 38mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.

A&W Cream Soda vs Pepsi: the numbers

A&W Cream Soda Pepsi
Caffeine per serving 0mg per 12 oz can 38mg per 12 oz can
Caffeine per fl oz 0.0mg 3.2mg
Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) n/a (caffeine-free) 10.5

Sources: A&W Cream Soda's figure is verified in our A&W Cream Soda caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Pepsi's figure is verified in our Pepsi guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick A&W Cream Soda when you want no caffeine at all, and Pepsi when you actually need the bigger hit and know your tolerance. If you are stacking either with other caffeinated drinks through the day, run the math against the 400mg reference rather than guessing.

For context, the FDA cites 400mg of caffeine a day as an amount generally not associated with negative effects in healthy adults. Tolerance and health vary, so treat these numbers as information, not advice.

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FAQ

Does A&W Cream Soda or Pepsi have more caffeine? Pepsi: 38mg per 12 oz can versus 0mg per 12 oz can for A&W Cream Soda.

Which is stronger per ounce? Pepsi, at about 3.2mg per fluid ounce versus 0.0mg for A&W Cream Soda.

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