Snapple iced tea vs Mtn Dew Kickstart (Orange Citrus): which has more caffeine?

Mtn Dew Kickstart (Orange Citrus) has more caffeine than Snapple iced tea: 92mg vs 37mg in the same 16 oz can. That is a 55mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.

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.

Snapple iced tea vs Mtn Dew Kickstart (Orange Citrus): the numbers

Sources: Snapple iced tea's figure is verified in our Snapple iced tea caffeine guide against brand data / Caffeine Informer (source); Mtn Dew Kickstart (Orange Citrus)'s figure is verified in our Mtn Dew Kickstart (Orange Citrus) guide against PepsiCo product facts (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Snapple iced tea when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Mtn Dew Kickstart (Orange Citrus) 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

• Snapple iced tea: the full caffeine guide
• Mtn Dew Kickstart (Orange Citrus): the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database

FAQ

Does Snapple iced tea or Mtn Dew Kickstart (Orange Citrus) have more caffeine? Mtn Dew Kickstart (Orange Citrus): 92mg per 16 oz can versus 37mg per 16 oz bottle for Snapple iced tea.

Which is stronger per ounce? Mtn Dew Kickstart (Orange Citrus), at about 5.8mg per fluid ounce versus 2.3mg for Snapple iced tea.