La Colombe Draft Latte has more caffeine than Wide Awake iced coffee (Kroger) on both counts: 155mg per 9 oz can against 30mg per 13.7 oz bottle, and about 17mg per fluid ounce against 2. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
Wide Awake iced coffee (Kroger) vs La Colombe Draft Latte: the numbers
| Wide Awake iced coffee (Kroger) | La Colombe Draft Latte | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 30mg per 13.7 oz bottle | 155mg per 9 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 2.2mg | 17.2mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 13.3 | 2.6 |
Sources: Wide Awake iced coffee (Kroger)'s figure is verified in our Wide Awake iced coffee (Kroger) caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); La Colombe Draft Latte's figure is verified in our La Colombe Draft Latte guide against La Colombe product page (source).
The concentration gap is the striking part: La Colombe Draft Latte packs roughly 8 times the caffeine per ounce. Sipping speed matters at that density; a 9 oz can finished in minutes hits differently than the same milligrams spread over a slow cup.
Which one should you pick?
Pick Wide Awake iced coffee (Kroger) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and La Colombe Draft Latte 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
- Wide Awake iced coffee (Kroger): the full caffeine guide
- La Colombe Draft Latte: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
- Compare any two of 120+ drinks
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FAQ
Does Wide Awake iced coffee (Kroger) or La Colombe Draft Latte have more caffeine? La Colombe Draft Latte: 155mg per 9 oz can versus 30mg per 13.7 oz bottle for Wide Awake iced coffee (Kroger).
Which is stronger per ounce? La Colombe Draft Latte, at about 17.2mg per fluid ounce versus 2.2mg for Wide Awake iced coffee (Kroger).
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