Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha) has more caffeine than Cherry Coke on both counts: 105mg per 13.7 oz bottle against 34mg per 12 oz can, and about 8mg per fluid ounce against 3. 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 Cherry Coke: the numbers
| Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha) | Cherry Coke | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 105mg per 13.7 oz bottle | 34mg per 12 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 7.7mg | 2.8mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 3.8 | 11.8 |
Sources: Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha)'s figure is verified in our Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha) caffeine guide against PepsiCo product facts (source); Cherry Coke's figure is verified in our Cherry Coke guide against Caffeine Informer (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Cherry Coke 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.
Related reading
- Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha): the full caffeine guide
- Cherry Coke: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
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FAQ
Does Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha) or Cherry Coke have more caffeine? Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha): 105mg per 13.7 oz bottle versus 34mg per 12 oz can for Cherry Coke.
Which is stronger per ounce? Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha), at about 7.7mg per fluid ounce versus 2.8mg for Cherry Coke.
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