Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte has more caffeine than Starbucks Vanilla Latte: 150mg vs 150mg in the same 16 oz grande. That is a 0mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte vs Starbucks Vanilla Latte: the numbers
| Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte | Starbucks Vanilla Latte | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 150mg per 16 oz grande | 150mg per 16 oz grande |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 9.4mg | 9.4mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Sources: Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte's figure is verified in our Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte caffeine guide against Starbucks nutrition listing (source); Starbucks Vanilla Latte's figure is verified in our Starbucks Vanilla Latte guide against Starbucks nutrition listing (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Starbucks Vanilla Latte when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte 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 Pumpkin Spice Latte: the full caffeine guide
- Starbucks Vanilla Latte: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
- Compare any two of 120+ drinks
FAQ
Does Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte or Starbucks Vanilla Latte have more caffeine? Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte: 150mg per 16 oz grande versus 150mg per 16 oz grande for Starbucks Vanilla Latte.
Which is stronger per ounce? Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, at about 9.4mg per fluid ounce versus 9.4mg for Starbucks Vanilla Latte.
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