International Delight iced coffee vs Java Monster: which has more caffeine?

Java Monster has more caffeine than International Delight iced coffee on both counts: 200mg per 15 oz can against 88mg per 12 oz serving, and about 13mg per fluid ounce against 7. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

International Delight iced coffee vs Java Monster: the numbers

Sources: International Delight iced coffee's figure is verified in our International Delight iced coffee caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Java Monster's figure is verified in our Java Monster guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick International Delight iced coffee when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Java Monster 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

• International Delight iced coffee: the full caffeine guide
• Java Monster: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index

FAQ

Does International Delight iced coffee or Java Monster have more caffeine? Java Monster: 200mg per 15 oz can versus 88mg per 12 oz serving for International Delight iced coffee.

Which is stronger per ounce? Java Monster, at about 13.3mg per fluid ounce versus 7.3mg for International Delight iced coffee.