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Caffeine Calculator

Do you know how much caffeine you consume in a day? It's good to know, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive. Use our caffeine calculator to find out.

Drink/Food Number of
Servings
Total per Food/Drink
Coffee (drip)
6oz.
Decaffinated Coffee
6oz.
Espresso
1oz.
Tea
12oz.
Mountain Dew
12oz.
Coca-Cola
12oz.
Dr. Pepper
12oz.
Sprite/7up
12oz.
Dark Chocolate
1oz.
Milk Chocolate
1oz.

If your total is under 299 mg:
Your caffeine consumption falls within the range generally considered safe.*

If your total is from 300-450:
Your caffeine consumption may fall into the high end of the range that is generally considered safe.*

If your total is from 451- 599:
You may be consuming more caffeine than is generally considered safe.*

If your total is over 600:
Your caffeine consumption may be higher than is generally considered safe.*

*Ranges given are general recommendations for people who are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive. Because these guidelines are very general, please consult your healthcare practitioner for his or her specific recommendations for caffeine consumption.

Data on caffeine content is from "Bowes and Church's Food values of portions commonly used."