Canada Dry Ginger Ale vs Mountain Dew: which has more caffeine?

Mountain Dew has more caffeine than Canada Dry Ginger Ale: 54mg vs 0mg in the same 12 oz can. That is a 54mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.

Canada Dry Ginger Ale vs Mountain Dew: 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); Mountain Dew's figure is verified in our Mountain Dew guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

The concentration gap is the striking part: Mountain Dew packs roughly 450 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 Mountain Dew 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
• Mountain Dew: 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 Mountain Dew have more caffeine? Mountain Dew: 54mg per 12 oz can versus 0mg per 12 oz can for Canada Dry Ginger Ale.

Which is stronger per ounce? Mountain Dew, at about 4.5mg per fluid ounce versus 0.0mg for Canada Dry Ginger Ale.