OLIPOP Vintage Cola has more caffeine than Vanilla Coke: 50mg vs 34mg in the same 12 oz can. That is a 16mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.
Vanilla Coke vs OLIPOP Vintage Cola: the numbers
| Vanilla Coke | OLIPOP Vintage Cola | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 34mg per 12 oz can | 50mg per 12 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 2.8mg | 4.2mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 11.8 | 8.0 |
Sources: Vanilla Coke's figure is verified in our Vanilla Coke 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 Vanilla Coke when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and OLIPOP Vintage Cola 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
- Vanilla Coke: the full caffeine guide
- OLIPOP Vintage Cola: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
FAQ
Does Vanilla Coke or OLIPOP Vintage Cola have more caffeine? OLIPOP Vintage Cola: 50mg per 12 oz can versus 34mg per 12 oz can for Vanilla Coke.
Which is stronger per ounce? OLIPOP Vintage Cola, at about 4.2mg per fluid ounce versus 2.8mg for Vanilla Coke.
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