Ski citrus soda has more caffeine than Diet Coke: 69mg vs 46mg in the same 12 oz can. That is a 23mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.
Ski citrus soda vs Diet Coke: the numbers
| Ski citrus soda | Diet Coke | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 69mg per 12 oz can | 46mg per 12 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 5.8mg | 3.8mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 5.8 | 8.7 |
Sources: Ski citrus soda's figure is verified in our Ski citrus soda caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Diet Coke's figure is verified in our Diet Coke guide against Caffeine Informer (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Diet Coke when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Ski citrus soda 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
- Ski citrus soda: the full caffeine guide
- Diet Coke: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
- Compare any two of 120+ drinks
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FAQ
Does Ski citrus soda or Diet Coke have more caffeine? Ski citrus soda: 69mg per 12 oz can versus 46mg per 12 oz can for Diet Coke.
Which is stronger per ounce? Ski citrus soda, at about 5.8mg per fluid ounce versus 3.8mg for Diet Coke.
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