Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium) carries more total caffeine per serving (234mg per 24 oz medium vs 85mg per 8 oz cup), but ounce for ounce yerba mate is actually the stronger drink at about 11mg per fluid ounce against 10. Which one "has more caffeine" depends on whether you measure the container or the concentration.
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.
yerba mate vs Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium): the numbers
| yerba mate | Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium) | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 85mg per 8 oz cup | 234mg per 24 oz medium |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 10.6mg | 9.8mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 4.7 | 1.7 |
Sources: yerba mate's figure is verified in our yerba mate caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer / compiled (source); Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium)'s figure is verified in our Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium) guide against Caffeine Informer (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick yerba mate when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium) 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
- yerba mate: the full caffeine guide
- Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium): the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
FAQ
Does yerba mate or Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium) have more caffeine? Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium): 234mg per 24 oz medium versus 85mg per 8 oz cup for yerba mate.
Which is stronger per ounce? yerba mate, at about 10.6mg per fluid ounce versus 9.8mg for Baskin Robbins Cappuccino Blast (medium).
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