Caffeine consumption

Food Chem Toxicol. 1996 Jan;34(1):119-29. doi: 10.1016/0278-6915(95)00093-3.

Abstract

Scientific literature cites a wide range of values for caffeine content in food products. The authors suggest the following standard values for the United States: coffee (5 oz) 85 mg for ground roasted coffee, 60 mg for instant and 3 mg for decaffeinated; tea (5 oz): 30 mg for leaf/bag and 20 mg for instant; colas: 18 mg/6 oz serving; cocoa/hot chocolate: 4 mg/5 oz; chocolate milk: 4 mg/6 oz; chocolate candy: 1.5-6.0 mg/oz. Some products from the United Kingdom and Denmark have higher caffeine content. Caffeine consumption survey data are limited. Based on product usage and available consumption data, the authors suggest a mean daily caffeine intake for US consumers of 4 mg/kg. Among children younger than 18 years of age who are consumers of caffeine-containing foods, the mean daily caffeine intake is about 1 mg/kg. Both adults and children in Denmark and UK have higher levels of caffeine intake.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Australia
  • Beverages
  • Cacao
  • Caffeine / administration & dosage*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Coffee
  • Denmark
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pregnancy
  • Tea
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • United States Department of Agriculture

Substances

  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Caffeine