Caffeine Content of Coca-Cola Classic
A 12 ounce can of Coca-Cola Classic contains 34.5 milligrams of caffeine.
Coca cola could be considered the earliest "energy drink" - although not marketed as such - it was one of the first carbonated drinks to contain caffeine.
The drink was first made in 1886 - where it supposedly had a very small level of cocaine in it - due to the extract of coca leaf being an ingredient. However, given that the formula has always remained secret - this may simply be an embellishment.
The Diet Coke range actually contain about 40% more caffeine per fluid ounce than the standard coke formula.
Coca-cola Blak has the largest amount of caffeine of any coca-cola drink.
Where To Buy Coca-Cola Classic
Ingredients in Coca-Cola Classic
Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Phosphoric Acid, Natural Flavors, Caffeine.
What exactly is in those "flavors" is a closely guarded secret - called "Merchandise 7X".
Sugar content of Coca-Cola Classic: 40.5 grams (per 12 ounces).
How Does It Compare With Other Drinks?
Coca-Cola Classic contains 2.88 mgs of caffeine per fluid ounce (9.72mg/100mls).
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Sources
From the Coca-cola website at http://www2.coca-cola.com/ (soft drink nutrition) http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/mail/goodanswer/soft_drink_nutrition.pdf
