Death Wish canned cold brew has more caffeine than Monster on both counts: 300mg per 8 oz can against 160mg per 16 oz can, and about 38mg per fluid ounce against 10. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
These are different categories of drink, which changes how the caffeine arrives. Energy drinks and sodas list an exact number because caffeine is a measured additive; brewed drinks vary with the beans and the brew, so their figures are compiled averages. The numbers here are the standard published values for each.
Death Wish canned cold brew vs Monster: the numbers
| Death Wish canned cold brew | Monster | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 300mg per 8 oz can | 160mg per 16 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 37.5mg | 10.0mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 1.3 | 2.5 |
Sources: Death Wish canned cold brew's figure is verified in our Death Wish canned cold brew caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Monster's figure is verified in our Monster guide against Caffeine Informer (source).
The concentration gap is the striking part: Death Wish canned cold brew packs roughly 4 times the caffeine per ounce. Sipping speed matters at that density; a 8 oz can finished in minutes hits differently than the same milligrams spread over a slow cup.
Which one should you pick?
Pick Monster when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Death Wish 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
- Death Wish canned cold brew: the full caffeine guide
- Monster: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
- Compare any two of 120+ drinks
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FAQ
Does Death Wish canned cold brew or Monster have more caffeine? Death Wish canned cold brew: 300mg per 8 oz can versus 160mg per 16 oz can for Monster.
Which is stronger per ounce? Death Wish canned cold brew, at about 37.5mg per fluid ounce versus 10.0mg for Monster.
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