Starbucks Pike Place (grande) has more caffeine than Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium) on both counts: 310mg per 16 oz grande against 234mg per 24 oz medium, and about 19mg per fluid ounce against 10. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
Starbucks Pike Place (grande) vs Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium): the numbers
| Starbucks Pike Place (grande) | Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium) | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 310mg per 16 oz grande | 234mg per 24 oz medium |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 19.4mg | 9.8mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 1.3 | 1.7 |
Sources: Starbucks Pike Place (grande)'s figure is verified in our Starbucks Pike Place (grande) caffeine guide against Starbucks menu data (source); Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium)'s figure is verified in our Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium) guide against Caffeine Informer (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Starbucks Pike Place (grande) 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 Pike Place (grande): the full caffeine guide
- Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium): the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
FAQ
Does Starbucks Pike Place (grande) or Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium) have more caffeine? Starbucks Pike Place (grande): 310mg per 16 oz grande versus 234mg per 24 oz medium for Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium).
Which is stronger per ounce? Starbucks Pike Place (grande), at about 19.4mg per fluid ounce versus 9.8mg for Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium).
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