Caffeine in PepsiCo Mountain Dew Kickstart
92 mg
per 16 oz can Moderate
≈ 5.8 mg per fl oz
A respectable dose. The office approves.
Every serving size
| Serving | Caffeine | % of 400 mg day | Finish by (10:30 PM bed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 oz can (16 oz) | 92 mg | 23% | 6:06 PM |
Cutoff column: average metabolism (5 h half-life), ~50 mg bedtime threshold — run it with your bedtime →
How it compares
PepsiCo Mountain Dew Kickstart 92 mg
Green tea (8 oz) 28 mg
Black tea (8 oz) 47 mg
Brewed coffee (8 oz) 96 mg
Monster (16 oz) 160 mg
Bang (16 oz) 300 mg
Roughly a standard cup of coffee's worth. Fine in the morning; for an average metabolizer, finish it a few hours before bed. At 92 mg per 16 oz can, this drink is 23% of the FDA's 400 mg daily ceiling for healthy adults.
Source: Manufacturer label · confidence: medium
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