Excessive caffeine contributes to bone breakdown and may be a
factor in the development of osteoporosis. How much caffeine do you drink? The
following caffeine counter lists the amount of caffeine in different drinks and
food. Learn more about other factors that cause osteoporosis, by visting our Rethinking
Osteoporosis - Causes page.
| | (mgs caffeine) |
| Coffee,
5 oz. | | automatic drip | 110
to 150 | | percolated | 64 to 124 |
| instant | 40 to 108 | | decaffeinated | 2
to 6 | | Tea |
brewed, one minute (5 oz.)
| 9
to 33 | | brewed, five minutes (5 oz.) | 20
to 50 | | iced, in cans (12 oz.) | 22
to 36 | | Snapple Iced Tea (16 oz.) | 48
| | Soft
Drinks, 12 oz. | | colas
(low cal/regular) | 36 to 48 |
| ginger ale | 0 | |
Dr. Pepper | 38 | | Mountain
Dew | 54 | | Pepsi
Cola | 38 | |
Pepsi Free | 0 | | 7
Up | 0 | | Snapple Soft Drinks | 0
| | Chocolate
| | cocoa beverage (6 oz.) | 6
to 10 | milk chocolate (1 oz.)
| 6
| | baking chocolate (1 oz.) | 35
| |
Selected Non-Prescription Drugs |
| Exedrin | 65 | | Anacin | 32 |
| Vanquish | 33 | | Midol
| 32 | | Stimulants
| | No Doz | 100
| | Vivarin | 200 |
| Caffeidrin | 200 | This
caffeine counter helps to determine how much caffeine individuals consume in a
day. It is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for
medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. Please consult with
your physician if you are concerned about your caffeine intake and that you think
that you are at risk for osteoporosis or osteopenia. | |
