Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium) carries more total caffeine per serving (234mg per 24 oz medium vs 160mg per 16 oz can), but ounce for ounce Monster is actually the stronger drink at about 10mg per fluid ounce against 10. Which one "has more caffeine" depends on whether you measure the container or the concentration.
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.
Monster vs Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium): the numbers
| Monster | Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium) | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 160mg per 16 oz can | 234mg per 24 oz medium |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 10.0mg | 9.8mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 2.5 | 1.7 |
Sources: Monster's figure is verified in our Monster caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium)'s figure is verified in our Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium) guide against Caffeine Informer (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Monster when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (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
- Monster: the full caffeine guide
- Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium): the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
FAQ
Does Monster or Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium) have more caffeine? Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium): 234mg per 24 oz medium versus 160mg per 16 oz can for Monster.
Which is stronger per ounce? Monster, at about 10.0mg per fluid ounce versus 9.8mg for Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium).
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