Starbucks bottled cold brew vs Starbucks canned Nitro (Black): which has more caffeine?

Starbucks bottled cold brew has more caffeine than Starbucks canned Nitro (Black) on both counts: 180mg per 11 oz bottle against 155mg per 9.6 oz can, and about 16mg per fluid ounce against 16. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

Starbucks bottled cold brew vs Starbucks canned Nitro (Black): the numbers

Sources: Starbucks bottled cold brew's figure is verified in our Starbucks bottled cold brew caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Starbucks canned Nitro (Black)'s figure is verified in our Starbucks canned Nitro (Black) guide against PepsiCo product facts (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Starbucks canned Nitro (Black) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Starbucks bottled cold brew 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

• Starbucks bottled cold brew: the full caffeine guide
• Starbucks canned Nitro (Black): the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does Starbucks bottled cold brew or Starbucks canned Nitro (Black) have more caffeine? Starbucks bottled cold brew: 180mg per 11 oz bottle versus 155mg per 9.6 oz can for Starbucks canned Nitro (Black).

Which is stronger per ounce? Starbucks bottled cold brew, at about 16.4mg per fluid ounce versus 16.1mg for Starbucks canned Nitro (Black).