Dunkin hot coffee (medium) has more caffeine than brewed coffee on both counts: 210mg per 14 oz medium against 95mg per 8 oz cup, and about 15mg per fluid ounce against 12. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
Dunkin hot coffee (medium) vs brewed coffee: the numbers
| Dunkin hot coffee (medium) | brewed coffee | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 210mg per 14 oz medium | 95mg per 8 oz cup |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 15.0mg | 11.9mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 1.9 | 4.2 |
Sources: Dunkin hot coffee (medium)'s figure is verified in our Dunkin hot coffee (medium) caffeine guide against Tasting Table / Dunkin figures (source); brewed coffee's figure is verified in our brewed coffee guide against USDA FoodData Central (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick brewed 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 hot coffee (medium): the full caffeine guide
- brewed coffee: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
FAQ
Does Dunkin hot coffee (medium) or brewed coffee have more caffeine? Dunkin hot coffee (medium): 210mg per 14 oz medium versus 95mg per 8 oz cup for brewed coffee.
Which is stronger per ounce? Dunkin hot coffee (medium), at about 15.0mg per fluid ounce versus 11.9mg for brewed coffee.
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