Mountain Dew Baja Blast has more caffeine than Peace Tea on both counts: 59mg per 12 oz can against 23mg per 23 oz can, and about 5mg per fluid ounce against 1. 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.
Peace Tea vs Mountain Dew Baja Blast: the numbers
| Peace Tea | Mountain Dew Baja Blast | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 23mg per 23 oz can | 59mg per 12 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 1.0mg | 4.9mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 17.4 | 6.8 |
Sources: Peace Tea's figure is verified in our Peace Tea 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 5 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 Peace Tea 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
- Peace Tea: the full caffeine guide
- Mountain Dew Baja Blast: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
FAQ
Does Peace Tea or Mountain Dew Baja Blast have more caffeine? Mountain Dew Baja Blast: 59mg per 12 oz can versus 23mg per 23 oz can for Peace Tea.
Which is stronger per ounce? Mountain Dew Baja Blast, at about 4.9mg per fluid ounce versus 1.0mg for Peace Tea.
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