Dunkin Refresher (medium) has more caffeine than Vanilla Coke on both counts: 99mg per 24 oz medium against 34mg per 12 oz can, and about 4mg per fluid ounce against 3. 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.
Dunkin Refresher (medium) vs Vanilla Coke: the numbers
| Dunkin Refresher (medium) | Vanilla Coke | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 99mg per 24 oz medium | 34mg per 12 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 4.1mg | 2.8mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 4.0 | 11.8 |
Sources: Dunkin Refresher (medium)'s figure is verified in our Dunkin Refresher (medium) caffeine guide against Tasting Table / Dunkin figures (source); Vanilla Coke's figure is verified in our Vanilla Coke guide against Caffeine Informer (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Vanilla Coke when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Dunkin Refresher (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 Refresher (medium): the full caffeine guide
- Vanilla Coke: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
FAQ
Does Dunkin Refresher (medium) or Vanilla Coke have more caffeine? Dunkin Refresher (medium): 99mg per 24 oz medium versus 34mg per 12 oz can for Vanilla Coke.
Which is stronger per ounce? Dunkin Refresher (medium), at about 4.1mg per fluid ounce versus 2.8mg for Vanilla Coke.
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