Starbucks Pike Place (grande) has more caffeine than Dunkin hot coffee (medium) on both counts: 310mg per 16 oz grande against 210mg per 14 oz medium, and about 19mg per fluid ounce against 15. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
Dunkin hot coffee (medium) vs Starbucks Pike Place (grande): the numbers
| Dunkin hot coffee (medium) | Starbucks Pike Place (grande) | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 210mg per 14 oz medium | 310mg per 16 oz grande |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 15.0mg | 19.4mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 1.9 | 1.3 |
Sources: Dunkin hot coffee (medium)'s figure is verified in our Dunkin hot coffee (medium) caffeine guide against Tasting Table / Dunkin figures (source); Starbucks Pike Place (grande)'s figure is verified in our Starbucks Pike Place (grande) guide against Starbucks menu data (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Dunkin hot coffee (medium) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Starbucks Pike Place (grande) 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
- Starbucks Pike Place (grande): the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
FAQ
Does Dunkin hot coffee (medium) or Starbucks Pike Place (grande) have more caffeine? Starbucks Pike Place (grande): 310mg per 16 oz grande versus 210mg per 14 oz medium for Dunkin hot coffee (medium).
Which is stronger per ounce? Starbucks Pike Place (grande), at about 19.4mg per fluid ounce versus 15.0mg for Dunkin hot coffee (medium).
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