Private Selection canned espresso (Kroger) vs Super Coffee: which has more caffeine?

Super Coffee has more caffeine than Private Selection canned espresso (Kroger) on both counts: 200mg per 12 oz bottle against 145mg per 15 oz can, and about 17mg per fluid ounce against 10. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

Private Selection canned espresso (Kroger) vs Super Coffee: the numbers

Sources: Private Selection canned espresso (Kroger)'s figure is verified in our Private Selection canned espresso (Kroger) caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Super Coffee's figure is verified in our Super Coffee guide against Super Coffee product data (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Private Selection canned espresso (Kroger) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Super Coffee 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

• Private Selection canned espresso (Kroger): the full caffeine guide
• Super Coffee: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does Private Selection canned espresso (Kroger) or Super Coffee have more caffeine? Super Coffee: 200mg per 12 oz bottle versus 145mg per 15 oz can for Private Selection canned espresso (Kroger).

Which is stronger per ounce? Super Coffee, at about 16.7mg per fluid ounce versus 9.7mg for Private Selection canned espresso (Kroger).