Mountain Dew Baja Blast has more caffeine than Cherry Coke: 59mg vs 34mg in the same 12 oz can. That is a 25mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.
Cherry Coke vs Mountain Dew Baja Blast: the numbers
| Cherry Coke | Mountain Dew Baja Blast | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 34mg per 12 oz can | 59mg per 12 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 2.8mg | 4.9mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 11.8 | 6.8 |
Sources: Cherry Coke's figure is verified in our Cherry Coke caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (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 Cherry Coke when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Mountain Dew Baja Blast 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
- Cherry Coke: the full caffeine guide
- Mountain Dew Baja Blast: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
FAQ
Does Cherry Coke or Mountain Dew Baja Blast have more caffeine? Mountain Dew Baja Blast: 59mg per 12 oz can versus 34mg per 12 oz can for Cherry Coke.
Which is stronger per ounce? Mountain Dew Baja Blast, at about 4.9mg per fluid ounce versus 2.8mg for Cherry Coke.
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