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Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha) vs Mountain Dew Baja Blast: which has more caffeine?

Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha) has more caffeine than Mountain Dew Baja Blast on both counts: 105mg per 13.7 oz bottle against 59mg per 12 oz can, and about 8mg per fluid ounce against 5. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

These are different categories of drink, which changes how the caffeine arrives. Energy drinks and sodas list an exact number because caffeine is a measured additive; brewed drinks vary with the beans and the brew, so their figures are compiled averages. The numbers here are the standard published values for each.

Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha) vs Mountain Dew Baja Blast: the numbers

Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha) Mountain Dew Baja Blast
Caffeine per serving 105mg per 13.7 oz bottle 59mg per 12 oz can
Caffeine per fl oz 7.7mg 4.9mg
Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) 3.8 6.8

Sources: Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha)'s figure is verified in our Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha) caffeine guide against PepsiCo product facts (source); Mountain Dew Baja Blast's figure is verified in our Mountain Dew Baja Blast guide against PepsiCo product facts (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Mountain Dew Baja Blast when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha) 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 Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha) or Mountain Dew Baja Blast have more caffeine? Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha): 105mg per 13.7 oz bottle versus 59mg per 12 oz can for Mountain Dew Baja Blast.

Which is stronger per ounce? Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha), at about 7.7mg per fluid ounce versus 4.9mg for Mountain Dew Baja Blast.

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