Filter coffee vs Cola: which has more caffeine?
A cup of filter coffee has on average about 2.9× more caffeine than cola.
Per 100 ml: filter coffee has about 2.9× more caffeine than cola.
| Filter coffee | Cola | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per cup | 80–107 mg | 33 mg |
| Volume | 237 ml | 237 ml |
| mg / 100 ml (average) | 40.5 | 13.9 |
| Cups to reach 400 mg a day (adult) | 4 | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more caffeine: Filter coffee or Cola?
A cup of filter coffee has on average about 2.9× more caffeine than cola.
How many cups of cola equal one cup of filter coffee?
Using average values, one cup of filter coffee (96 mg) equals about 2.9 cups of cola (33 mg). This is a guide, since both drinks vary by batch and preparation.
Which is better in the evening?
Cola has less caffeine per cup (about 33 mg versus about 96 mg for filter coffee). After 6 hours roughly half to a third of what you drank remains, but sensitivity varies a lot.
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Sources and method
- Mayo Clinic: Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more
- EUFIC: EFSA opinion on the safety of caffeine (2015)
Data checked 2026-10-24. Ranges are shown because studies report different numbers. General information, not medical advice.