AboutLaurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD Expertise As a registered dietitian I am fully qualified to accurately answer questions regarding weight loss, including those from people with health conditions requiring dietary restrictions (diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc) who want to lose weight, or who have been advised to do so by their physician.
Experience I have been a registered dietitian for over 25 years and am certified in Adult Weight Management through the commission on dietetic registration. I also have training in coaching through Coach U and currently work as a diet coach to help people lose weight the healthy way.
Organizations American Dietetic Association, Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group, Nutrition Entreprenuers, St.Louis International Coach Federation, Toastmasters
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Health Science from the University of Florida, 1983; Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from Case Western Reserve Universitiy 1985; Certification in Adult Weight Management 2006; CoachU core essentials grad 2007.
Question Hi. Can you tell me what has more caffeine, Starbucks' Frappucino drink or a soda? Thanks
Answer Dear Danielle,
Good question! The answer depends a lot on the serving size, but you'll have to adjust for how much you usually drink :)
The average 12 oz can of soda has about 50 mg of caffeine. (If you have one of the 20 oz bottles, obviously this will contain more!)
Cola's have caffeine, but sodas like sprite, gingerale, root beer, or orange flavors do not.
A 9.5 oz Starbucks Frappucino has 115 mg caffeine.
Incidentally, the average cup (8 oz.) of coffee or 1 oz. shot of espresso has about 75 mg.
