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Sun Drop vs OLIPOP Vintage Cola: which has more caffeine?

Sun Drop has more caffeine than OLIPOP Vintage Cola: 64mg vs 50mg in the same 12 oz can. That is a 14mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.

Sun Drop vs OLIPOP Vintage Cola: the numbers

Sun Drop OLIPOP Vintage Cola
Caffeine per serving 64mg per 12 oz can 50mg per 12 oz can
Caffeine per fl oz 5.3mg 4.2mg
Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) 6.2 8.0

Sources: Sun Drop's figure is verified in our Sun Drop caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); OLIPOP Vintage Cola's figure is verified in our OLIPOP Vintage Cola guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick OLIPOP Vintage Cola when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Sun Drop 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.

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FAQ

Does Sun Drop or OLIPOP Vintage Cola have more caffeine? Sun Drop: 64mg per 12 oz can versus 50mg per 12 oz can for OLIPOP Vintage Cola.

Which is stronger per ounce? Sun Drop, at about 5.3mg per fluid ounce versus 4.2mg for OLIPOP Vintage Cola.

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