Mountain Dew Baja Blast has more caffeine than Pure Leaf black iced tea on both counts: 59mg per 12 oz can against 54mg per 18.5 oz bottle, and about 5mg per fluid ounce against 3. 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.
Pure Leaf black iced tea vs Mountain Dew Baja Blast: the numbers
| Pure Leaf black iced tea | Mountain Dew Baja Blast | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 54mg per 18.5 oz bottle | 59mg per 12 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 2.9mg | 4.9mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 7.4 | 6.8 |
Sources: Pure Leaf black iced tea's figure is verified in our Pure Leaf black iced tea caffeine guide against PepsiCo label data (source); Mountain Dew Baja Blast's figure is verified in our Mountain Dew Baja Blast guide against PepsiCo product facts (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Pure Leaf black iced 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
- Pure Leaf black iced tea: the full caffeine guide
- Mountain Dew Baja Blast: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
FAQ
Does Pure Leaf black iced tea or Mountain Dew Baja Blast have more caffeine? Mountain Dew Baja Blast: 59mg per 12 oz can versus 54mg per 18.5 oz bottle for Pure Leaf black iced tea.
Which is stronger per ounce? Mountain Dew Baja Blast, at about 4.9mg per fluid ounce versus 2.9mg for Pure Leaf black iced tea.
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