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How Much Caffeine Is in Shasta Cola? 2024 Breakdown

Shasta Cola (45241849504)

Caffeine (serving: 12 fl oz)
42 mg
Caffeine (mg / fl oz)
3.5
Calories
130
Caffeine strength
Low

Shasta Cola is an American soft drink with a great flavor that’s not too bitter or too sweet. Other than the regular Shasta Cola, they have tons of different cola flavors such as cherry, black cherry, ginger, and apple.

Although not all Shasta products are caffeinated, some do contain caffeine, so it’s useful to know which products contain it, and the amount of caffeine in them. Shasta Cola has 42 mg of caffeine in each 12-ounce can.

If you’re a Shasta Cola lover, keep reading to learn how much caffeine is in Shasta products.

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How Much Caffeine Does Shasta Cola Contain?

The amount of caffeine in Shasta Cola depends on the cola variety you’re drinking. Regular Shasta Cola contains 42 mg of caffeine per 12 oz, which is a moderate amount.

Some Shasta products don’t contain any caffeine, while some have only minor amounts of it. Below is a chart with caffeine levels in all Shasta products that contain caffeine.

Shasta cola product Amount of caffeine
Shasta Cola 43 mg per 12 oz
Shasta Cherry Cola 43 mg per 12 oz
Shasta Mountain Rush 54 mg per 12 oz
Shasta Diet Cherry Cola 42 mg per 12 oz
Shasta Diet Cola 47 mg per 12 oz
Dr. Shasta 29 mg per 12 oz
Diet Dr. Shasta 31 mg per 12 oz

Shasta Mountain Rush has the highest caffeine content, while Dr. Shasta has the lowest.

Shasta Soda Cola

Other Cola Manufacturers

As there are many cola manufacturers, the caffeine amount will vary depending on the cola brand you prefer. If you’d like to know how much caffeine some of the most popular cola brands contain, check out the following comparison chart.

Popular cola brands Caffeine amount
Shasta Cola 43 mg per 12 oz
Zevia Cola 45 mg per 12 oz
Pepsi Cola (diet and regular) 36 mg (diet) & 37 mg (regular) per 12 oz
Coca-Cola (diet and regular) 46 mg (diet) & 34 mg (regular) per 12 oz
Cockta 0 mg per 12 oz (no caffeine)

Soft Drinks

The majority of soft drinks sold around the world contain at least some amount of caffeine. Here’s a comparison of some of the most popular soft drinks worldwide.

Popular soft drinks Amount of caffeine
Diet Mountain Dew 55 mg per 12 oz
Mountain Dew 55 mg per 12 oz
Diet Coca Cola 46 mg per 12 oz
Shasta cola 43 mg per 12 oz
Dr. Pepper 42 mg per 12 oz
Diet Dr. Pepper 44 mg per 12 oz
Sprite 0 mg per 12 oz (no caffeine)
7UP 0 mg per 12 oz (no caffeine)
Pepsi Zero Sugar 69 mg per 12 oz
Red bull 80 mg per 12 oz

One of the drinks with the highest caffeine amount on the list is Red bull, while Dr. Pepper and Shasta Cola have lower doses than other popular soft drinks.

Shasta Soda Diet Cola

Coffee vs Shasta Cola Caffeine Comparison

Here is a chart comparing Shasta cola vs some common coffee beverages:

Product Caffeine amount
Shasta Cola 43 mg per 12 oz
Espresso 60 mg per 1 oz
Cappuccino 156 mg per 12 oz
Latte 128 mg per 12 oz
Matcha Latte 55 mg per 12 oz
Instant Coffee 84 mg per 12 oz
Americano 94 mg–105 mg per 2oz
Mocha 175 mg per 16 oz

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Conclusion

There are various versions of Shasta Cola available and so the amount of caffeine depends on the variety you’re drinking. Regular Shasta Cola contains 42 mg of caffeine per 12 oz, which is a fairly moderate amount, and less than a shot of espresso.

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Featured Image Credit: Shasta Cola (45241849504) by Willis Lams, Wikimedia Commons CC SA 2.0 Generic

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Ollie Jones

Oliver (Ollie) Jones is a zoologist and freelance writer living in South Australia. Originally from the US, he thought he loved coffee before his big move down under, but his discovery of the flat white and the cafe on every corner has taken his coffee passion to a whole new level. He's so excited to share his knowledge and experience with readers worldwide (and keep testing coffee drinks while he's at it).

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