Dunkin iced coffee (medium) has more caffeine than Mtn Dew Rise Energy on both counts: 297mg per 24 oz medium against 180mg per 16 oz can, and about 12mg per fluid ounce against 11. 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.
Mtn Dew Rise Energy vs Dunkin iced coffee (medium): the numbers
| Mtn Dew Rise Energy | Dunkin iced coffee (medium) | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 180mg per 16 oz can | 297mg per 24 oz medium |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 11.2mg | 12.4mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 2.2 | 1.3 |
Sources: Mtn Dew Rise Energy's figure is verified in our Mtn Dew Rise Energy caffeine guide against PepsiCo product facts (source); Dunkin iced coffee (medium)'s figure is verified in our Dunkin iced coffee (medium) guide against Caffeine Informer Dunkin guide (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Mtn Dew Rise Energy when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Dunkin iced coffee (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
- Mtn Dew Rise Energy: the full caffeine guide
- Dunkin iced coffee (medium): the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
- Compare any two of 120+ drinks
FAQ
Does Mtn Dew Rise Energy or Dunkin iced coffee (medium) have more caffeine? Dunkin iced coffee (medium): 297mg per 24 oz medium versus 180mg per 16 oz can for Mtn Dew Rise Energy.
Which is stronger per ounce? Dunkin iced coffee (medium), at about 12.4mg per fluid ounce versus 11.2mg for Mtn Dew Rise Energy.
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