Soda
Caffeine in Jolt Cola
72mg
per 12 oz
≈ 1 coffee≈ 1 Red Bull18% of FDA daily max
Is that a lot?
Jolt Cola is 18% of the FDA’s recommended daily maximum, in a single 12 oz.
Green tea
Espresso
Jolt Cola
Red Bull
Coffee
FDA daily max · 400mg
Before bed
When can I drink Jolt Cola and still sleep?
Your Jolt Cola cutoff
You drink it at
Bedtime
Jolt Cola · 72 mg · assuming an average ~5 h half-life
At bedtime
24 mg
close to optimal
Latest safe Jolt Cola: 8:22 PM
How much caffeine is in Jolt Cola?
Jolt Cola lives up to its name with about 72 mg of caffeine per 12 oz can, one of the most caffeinated colas around. It carries a sweet 47 grams of sugar and, true to form, a bigger-than-usual kick.
| Serving | Caffeine | Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| 12 oz | 72 mg | 47 g |
High-caffeine cola; availability is intermittent.
Will Jolt Cola affect your sleep?
From 72 mg, Jolt takes a couple of hours to fall under 50 mg, putting it above most sodas for sleep impact. An afternoon can is usually clear by bedtime, but a late-evening one may still register.
Source: Manufacturer label