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Tim Hortons brewed coffee vs Bang: which has more caffeine?

Bang has more caffeine than Tim Hortons brewed coffee on both counts: 300mg per 16 oz can against 140mg per 14 oz medium, and about 19mg per fluid ounce against 10. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

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.

Tim Hortons brewed coffee vs Bang: the numbers

Tim Hortons brewed coffee Bang
Caffeine per serving 140mg per 14 oz medium 300mg per 16 oz can
Caffeine per fl oz 10.0mg 18.8mg
Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) 2.9 1.3

Sources: Tim Hortons brewed coffee's figure is verified in our Tim Hortons brewed coffee caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Bang's figure is verified in our Bang guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Tim Hortons brewed coffee when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Bang 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 Tim Hortons brewed coffee or Bang have more caffeine? Bang: 300mg per 16 oz can versus 140mg per 14 oz medium for Tim Hortons brewed coffee.

Which is stronger per ounce? Bang, at about 18.8mg per fluid ounce versus 10.0mg for Tim Hortons brewed coffee.

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