Amount of Caffeine in Coffee

Amount of Caffeine in Coffee

Here are the caffeine approximations in coffee based on the USDA standard nutrition database.

  • 8 fl oz coffee = 95 mg
  • 8 fl oz decaf coffee = 2.4 mg
  • Shot of espresso = 63 mg
  • Shot of decaf espresso = 0.3 mg
  • Light Roast Coffee contains approximately 1.13 % caffeine
  • Medium Roast Coffee contains approximately 1.17% caffeine
  • Dark Roast Coffee contains approximately 1.08% caffeine