Dunkin hot coffee (medium) has more caffeine than Dunkin' Bottled Iced Coffee on both counts: 210mg per 14 oz medium against 197mg per 13.7 oz bottle, and about 15mg per fluid ounce against 14. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
Dunkin' Bottled Iced Coffee vs Dunkin hot coffee (medium): the numbers
| Dunkin' Bottled Iced Coffee | Dunkin hot coffee (medium) | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 197mg per 13.7 oz bottle | 210mg per 14 oz medium |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 14.4mg | 15.0mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 2.0 | 1.9 |
Sources: Dunkin' Bottled Iced Coffee's figure is verified in our Dunkin' Bottled Iced Coffee caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Dunkin hot coffee (medium)'s figure is verified in our Dunkin hot coffee (medium) guide against Tasting Table / Dunkin figures (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Dunkin' Bottled Iced Coffee when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Dunkin hot coffee (medium) 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
- Dunkin' Bottled Iced Coffee: the full caffeine guide
- Dunkin hot coffee (medium): the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
- Compare any two of 120+ drinks
FAQ
Does Dunkin' Bottled Iced Coffee or Dunkin hot coffee (medium) have more caffeine? Dunkin hot coffee (medium): 210mg per 14 oz medium versus 197mg per 13.7 oz bottle for Dunkin' Bottled Iced Coffee.
Which is stronger per ounce? Dunkin hot coffee (medium), at about 15.0mg per fluid ounce versus 14.4mg for Dunkin' Bottled Iced Coffee.
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