Bawls Guarana vs Mountain Dew: which has more caffeine?

Bawls Guarana vs Mountain Dew: which has more caffeine?

Bawls Guarana has more caffeine than Mountain Dew on both counts: 102mg per 16 oz bottle against 54mg per 12 oz can, and about 6mg per fluid ounce against 4. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

Bawls Guarana vs Mountain Dew: the numbers

Bawls Guarana Mountain Dew
Caffeine per serving 102mg per 16 oz bottle 54mg per 12 oz can
Caffeine per fl oz 6.4mg 4.5mg
Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) 3.9 7.4

Sources: Bawls Guarana's figure is verified in our Bawls Guarana caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Mountain Dew's figure is verified in our Mountain Dew guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Mountain Dew when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Bawls Guarana 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 Bawls Guarana or Mountain Dew have more caffeine? Bawls Guarana: 102mg per 16 oz bottle versus 54mg per 12 oz can for Mountain Dew.

Which is stronger per ounce? Bawls Guarana, at about 6.4mg per fluid ounce versus 4.5mg for Mountain Dew.

Comparing caffeine? The caffeine comparison tool puts hundreds of drinks side by side, and the caffeine curfew calculator can check your cutoff time for tonight.

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