Each ounce of Cheerwine soda has 3.94 mg of caffeine. Therefore, a 12-ounce serving size of this soda has 47.28 mg of caffeine.
The table below shows the caffeine content of various popular serving sizes of Cheerwine. We also included the nutrition facts for each serving size for your reference.
Caffeine in Cheerwine
| Serving Size | Caffeine | Calories | Total Fat | Sodium | Total Carbs | Total Sugars | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 fl. oz. | 29.55mg | 94 | 0g | 16mg | 26g | 26g | 0g |
| 12 fl. oz. | 47.28mg | 150 | 0g | 25mg | 42g | 42g | 0g |
| 20 fl. oz. | 78.8mg | 250 | 0g | 42mg | 70g | 70g | 0g |
Ingredients
The caffeine in Cheerwine is added during manufacturing as is typical with most sodas with caffeine. It is not naturally occurring like brewed black tea, as an example.
Here are the ingredients for cans, 20 oz. plastic bottles, and 2-liters.
Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Phosphoric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Caffeine, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate (to protect flavor), Red 40.
The glass bottles of Cheerwine actually have better ingredients with the use of sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup. Here are the glass bottle Ingredients:
Carbonated Water, Sugar, Caramel Color, Phosphoric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Caffeine, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate (to protect flavor), Red 40.
Cheerwine vs Other Beverages: Caffeine
The amount of caffeine in Cheerwine is considered moderate. For comparison, a 12-ounce serving of Cheerwine has 47 mg of caffeine versus 34 mg for Coke and 54 mg for MTN Dew of the same size. The table below reflects several other beverages and their caffeine for you to review:
| Beverage | Serving Size | Caffeine |
| Cheerwine | 12 fl. oz. | 47mg |
| Big Red | 12 fl. oz. | 36mg |
| Cherry Coke | 12 fl. oz. | 34mg |
| Wild Cherry Pepsi | 12 fl. oz. | 38mg |
| Mountain Dew | 12 fl. oz. | 54mg |
| Coca-Cola | 12 fl. oz. | 34mg |
| Pepsi | 12 fl. oz. | 38mg |
| Sprite | 12 fl. oz. | 0mg |
| 7 Up | 12 fl. oz. | 0mg |
| Dr Pepper | 12 fl. oz. | 42mg |
| Red Bull | 12 fl. oz. | 114mg |
| Monster Energy | 12 fl. oz. | 120mg |
| Coffee | 12 fl. oz. | 144mg* |
Sources:
cheerwine.com/nutrition-info
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