Canada Dry Ginger Ale vs Coca-Cola Classic: which has more caffeine?

Coca-Cola Classic has more caffeine than Canada Dry Ginger Ale: 34mg vs 0mg in the same 12 oz can. That is a 34mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.

Canada Dry Ginger Ale vs Coca-Cola Classic: the numbers

Sources: Canada Dry Ginger Ale's figure is verified in our Canada Dry Ginger Ale caffeine guide against Keurig Dr Pepper / Caffeine Informer (source); Coca-Cola Classic's figure is verified in our Coca-Cola Classic guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

The concentration gap is the striking part: Coca-Cola Classic packs roughly 283 times the caffeine per ounce. Sipping speed matters at that density; a 12 oz can finished in minutes hits differently than the same milligrams spread over a slow cup.

Which one should you pick?

Pick Canada Dry Ginger Ale when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Coca-Cola Classic 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

• Canada Dry Ginger Ale: the full caffeine guide
• Coca-Cola Classic: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does Canada Dry Ginger Ale or Coca-Cola Classic have more caffeine? Coca-Cola Classic: 34mg per 12 oz can versus 0mg per 12 oz can for Canada Dry Ginger Ale.

Which is stronger per ounce? Coca-Cola Classic, at about 2.8mg per fluid ounce versus 0.0mg for Canada Dry Ginger Ale.