Coca-Cola Expands Zero Caffeine Push as Health Scrutiny Grows

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Q1: Does Mexican Coke contain caffeine?
Yes. Mexican Coca-Cola, famous for using cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup, contains the same stimulant profile as standard American Coke: roughly 34 mg of caffeine per 12 oz serving (or approximately 35.5 mg in a classic 12.5 oz glass bottle).

Q2: Why does Diet Coke have more caffeine than regular Coca-Cola?
Diet Coke contains 46 mg per 12 oz can, compared to 34 mg in standard Coke. Flavor technicians added extra caffeine during the original 1982 formulation to balance the lighter taste profile created by artificial sweeteners and to replicate the mouthfeel of full-calorie soda.

Q3: Does Sprite, 7UP, or Fanta have caffeine?
No. Standard formulations of Sprite, 7UP, and Fanta Orange are completely caffeine-free. However, certain specialty citrus sodas from competitors, most notably Mountain Dew (54 mg per 12 oz) and Sunkist Orange Soda (19 mg per 12 oz), contain significant stimulant levels.