Nutrition & bone health

Caffeine counter

by Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD

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 foods. 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
Excedrin 65
Anacin 32
Vanquish 33
Midol 32
Stimulants
No Doz 100
Vivarin 200
Caffeidrin 200

This caffeine counter helps 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 think that you are at risk for osteoporosis or osteopenia.

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Original Publication Date: 04/11/2000
Last Modified: 01/21/2009
Principal Author: Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD