SToK Extra Bold cold brew has more caffeine than International Delight iced coffee: 170mg vs 88mg in the same 12 oz serving. That is a 82mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.
SToK Extra Bold cold brew vs International Delight iced coffee: the numbers
| SToK Extra Bold cold brew | International Delight iced coffee | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 170mg per 12 oz serving | 88mg per 12 oz serving |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 14.2mg | 7.3mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 2.4 | 4.5 |
Sources: SToK Extra Bold cold brew's figure is verified in our SToK Extra Bold cold brew caffeine guide against SToK FAQ (source); International Delight iced coffee's figure is verified in our International Delight iced coffee guide against Caffeine Informer (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick International Delight iced coffee when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and SToK Extra Bold 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
- SToK Extra Bold cold brew: the full caffeine guide
- International Delight iced coffee: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
FAQ
Does SToK Extra Bold cold brew or International Delight iced coffee have more caffeine? SToK Extra Bold cold brew: 170mg per 12 oz serving versus 88mg per 12 oz serving for International Delight iced coffee.
Which is stronger per ounce? SToK Extra Bold cold brew, at about 14.2mg per fluid ounce versus 7.3mg for International Delight iced coffee.
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