COGO caffeinated hot chocolate has more caffeine: 98mg per 6 oz mug against 63mg per 1 oz shot, a gap of 35mg. Measured by concentration the order is reversed, at 63mg per fl oz versus 16.3mg.
COGO caffeinated hot chocolate vs espresso: the numbers
| COGO caffeinated hot chocolate | Espresso | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 98mg per 6 oz mug | 63mg per 1 oz shot |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 16.3mg | 63mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg | 4 | 6 |
| Source | Caffeine Informer | USDA FoodData Central |
Both figures were checked against their source before this page went up: COGO caffeinated hot chocolate against Caffeine Informer (source) and espresso against USDA FoodData Central (source). Brewed drinks and cocoa foods vary by batch, so published figures are averages rather than guarantees.
Where the caffeine in COGO caffeinated hot chocolate comes from
Cacao contains caffeine and theobromine, and the caffeine rides along into anything made with real cocoa solids. The more cocoa solids in the product, the more caffeine: unsweetened cocoa powder runs 230mg per 100g, dark chocolate at 70 to 85 percent cacao runs 80mg per 100g, and milk chocolate runs 20mg per 100g, all per USDA FoodData Central. Coffee-flavored desserts are a separate case, because the caffeine comes from actual coffee rather than cacao. Serving size does the rest of the work, which is why a mug and a square of chocolate can land in the same range.
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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.
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FAQ
Does COGO caffeinated hot chocolate or espresso have more caffeine? COGO caffeinated hot chocolate, at 98mg per 6 oz mug against 63mg per 1 oz shot for espresso.
How much caffeine is in COGO caffeinated hot chocolate? 98mg per 6 oz mug, which works out to about 16.3mg per fl oz. The figure comes from Caffeine Informer.
Is espresso caffeine free? No. Espresso carries 63mg per 1 oz shot. It is a small amount, but small is not the same as none.
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