Mountain Dew Baja Blast has more caffeine than Fanta Orange: 59mg vs 0mg in the same 12 oz can. That is a 59mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.
Fanta Orange vs Mountain Dew Baja Blast: the numbers
| Fanta Orange | Mountain Dew Baja Blast | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 0mg per 12 oz can | 59mg per 12 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 0.0mg | 4.9mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | n/a (caffeine-free) | 6.8 |
Sources: Fanta Orange's figure is verified in our Fanta Orange caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Mountain Dew Baja Blast's figure is verified in our Mountain Dew Baja Blast guide against PepsiCo product facts (source).
The concentration gap is the striking part: Mountain Dew Baja Blast packs roughly 492 times the caffeine per ounce. Sipping speed matters at that density; a 12 oz can finished in minutes hits differently than the same milligrams spread over a slow cup.
Which one should you pick?
Pick Fanta Orange when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Mountain Dew Baja Blast 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
- Fanta Orange: the full caffeine guide
- Mountain Dew Baja Blast: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
FAQ
Does Fanta Orange or Mountain Dew Baja Blast have more caffeine? Mountain Dew Baja Blast: 59mg per 12 oz can versus 0mg per 12 oz can for Fanta Orange.
Which is stronger per ounce? Mountain Dew Baja Blast, at about 4.9mg per fluid ounce versus 0.0mg for Fanta Orange.
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