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Starbucks London Fog vs OLIPOP Vintage Cola: which has more caffeine?

OLIPOP Vintage Cola has more caffeine than Starbucks London Fog on both counts: 50mg per 12 oz can against 40mg per 16 oz grande (40mg at every size), and about 4mg per fluid ounce against 2. 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.

Starbucks London Fog vs OLIPOP Vintage Cola: the numbers

Starbucks London Fog OLIPOP Vintage Cola
Caffeine per serving 40mg per 16 oz grande (40mg at every size) 50mg per 12 oz can
Caffeine per fl oz 2.5mg 4.2mg
Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) 10.0 8.0

Sources: Starbucks London Fog's figure is verified in our Starbucks London Fog caffeine guide against Starbucks nutrition listing (source); OLIPOP Vintage Cola's figure is verified in our OLIPOP Vintage Cola guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Starbucks London Fog when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and OLIPOP Vintage Cola 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 Starbucks London Fog or OLIPOP Vintage Cola have more caffeine? OLIPOP Vintage Cola: 50mg per 12 oz can versus 40mg per 16 oz grande (40mg at every size) for Starbucks London Fog.

Which is stronger per ounce? OLIPOP Vintage Cola, at about 4.2mg per fluid ounce versus 2.5mg for Starbucks London Fog.

Comparing caffeine? The caffeine comparison tool puts hundreds of drinks side by side, and the caffeine curfew calculator can check your cutoff time for tonight.

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