International Delight iced coffee has more caffeine than Sun Drop: 88mg vs 64mg in the same 12 oz serving. That is a 24mg 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.
Sun Drop vs International Delight iced coffee: the numbers
| Sun Drop | International Delight iced coffee | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 64mg per 12 oz can | 88mg per 12 oz serving |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 5.3mg | 7.3mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 6.2 | 4.5 |
Sources: Sun Drop's figure is verified in our Sun Drop caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (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 Sun Drop when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and International Delight iced coffee 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
- Sun Drop: the full caffeine guide
- International Delight iced coffee: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
FAQ
Does Sun Drop or International Delight iced coffee have more caffeine? International Delight iced coffee: 88mg per 12 oz serving versus 64mg per 12 oz can for Sun Drop.
Which is stronger per ounce? International Delight iced coffee, at about 7.3mg per fluid ounce versus 5.3mg for Sun Drop.
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