Dutch Bros brewed coffee (large) vs Celsius: which has more caffeine?

Dutch Bros brewed coffee (large) vs Celsius: which has more caffeine?

Celsius has more caffeine than Dutch Bros brewed coffee (large) on both counts: 200mg per 12 oz can against 187mg per 20 oz large, and about 17mg per fluid ounce against 9. 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.

Dutch Bros brewed coffee (large) vs Celsius: the numbers

Dutch Bros brewed coffee (large) Celsius
Caffeine per serving 187mg per 20 oz large 200mg per 12 oz can
Caffeine per fl oz 9.3mg 16.7mg
Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) 2.1 2.0

Sources: Dutch Bros brewed coffee (large)'s figure is verified in our Dutch Bros brewed coffee (large) caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Celsius's figure is verified in our Celsius guide against Celsius essential facts (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Dutch Bros brewed coffee (large) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Celsius 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 Dutch Bros brewed coffee (large) or Celsius have more caffeine? Celsius: 200mg per 12 oz can versus 187mg per 20 oz large for Dutch Bros brewed coffee (large).

Which is stronger per ounce? Celsius, at about 16.7mg per fluid ounce versus 9.3mg for Dutch Bros brewed coffee (large).

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