Caribou canned cold brew vs Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha): which has more caffeine?

Caribou canned cold brew has more caffeine than Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha) on both counts: 177mg per 11.5 oz can against 105mg per 13.7 oz bottle, and about 15mg per fluid ounce against 8. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

Caribou canned cold brew vs Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha): the numbers

Sources: Caribou canned cold brew's figure is verified in our Caribou canned cold brew caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha)'s figure is verified in our Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha) guide against PepsiCo product facts (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Caribou canned cold brew 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

• Caribou canned cold brew: the full caffeine guide
• Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha): the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does Caribou canned cold brew or Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha) have more caffeine? Caribou canned cold brew: 177mg per 11.5 oz can versus 105mg per 13.7 oz bottle for Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha).

Which is stronger per ounce? Caribou canned cold brew, at about 15.4mg per fluid ounce versus 7.7mg for Starbucks bottled Frappuccino (Mocha).