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Dunkin' Bottled Iced Coffee vs Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie): which has more caffeine?

Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie) has more caffeine than Dunkin' Bottled Iced Coffee on both counts: 279mg per 10.5 oz bottle against 197mg per 13.7 oz bottle, and about 27mg per fluid ounce against 14. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

Dunkin' Bottled Iced Coffee vs Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie): the numbers

Dunkin' Bottled Iced Coffee Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie)
Caffeine per serving 197mg per 13.7 oz bottle 279mg per 10.5 oz bottle
Caffeine per fl oz 14.4mg 26.6mg
Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) 2.0 1.4

Sources: Dunkin' Bottled Iced Coffee's figure is verified in our Dunkin' Bottled Iced Coffee caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie)'s figure is verified in our Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie) guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Dunkin' Bottled Iced Coffee when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie) 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.

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FAQ

Does Dunkin' Bottled Iced Coffee or Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie) have more caffeine? Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie): 279mg per 10.5 oz bottle versus 197mg per 13.7 oz bottle for Dunkin' Bottled Iced Coffee.

Which is stronger per ounce? Stumptown Cold Brew (stubbie), at about 26.6mg per fluid ounce versus 14.4mg for Dunkin' Bottled Iced Coffee.

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