A standard 12 oz (355 ml) can of Mountain Dew has about 54–55 mg of caffeine.

Quick Scoop

  • 12 oz can: about 54–55 mg caffeine.
  • This is more than most regular colas (Coke is around 34 mg per 12 oz).
  • It’s still less caffeine than a typical 8 oz cup of coffee (about 80–100 mg).

Popular Mountain Dew versions (per 12–16 oz)

  • Original Mountain Dew (12 oz): ~54 mg caffeine.
  • Diet Mountain Dew (12 oz): ~54–55 mg caffeine.
  • Baja Blast / Code Red / Live Wire (12 oz): usually around 54 mg caffeine.
  • Mountain Dew Voltage (12 oz): about 55 mg caffeine.
  • Mountain Dew Zero Sugar (12 oz): higher, around 68 mg caffeine.
  • Mountain Dew Kickstart (16 oz): ~90 mg caffeine.
  • Mountain Dew Energy (16 oz): ~180 mg caffeine (more like an energy drink).

A quick way to think of it: one can of regular Mountain Dew is roughly half a small coffee’s caffeine , but more of a kick than most colas.

Health and daily limit context

  • General guideline for most healthy adults: up to about 400 mg caffeine per day.
  • One 12 oz Mountain Dew (54 mg) is well under that, but multiple cans add up, especially alongside coffee or energy drinks.
  • The sugar and calories (around 170 kcal per 12 oz for regular Dew) are often a bigger long-term health concern than the caffeine itself.

Mini FAQ

  1. Is Mountain Dew considered high in caffeine for soda?
    Yes, it’s on the higher end among sugar-sweetened sodas; only a few like Surge or some zero-sugar colas beat it per 12 oz.
  1. Does it have more caffeine than Monster?
    No. A typical 16 oz Monster has around 160 mg caffeine, roughly three times a regular 12 oz Mountain Dew.
  1. If I’m sensitive to caffeine?
    Even one can can cause jitters or sleep issues in sensitive people, so timing (avoid late evening) and total daily intake matter.

TL;DR: A can of Mountain Dew gives a moderate caffeine boost—strong for soda, weak compared with coffee or energy drinks.

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