How much caffeine is in McDonald's McCafé Latte (Medium)?
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Source: public manufacturer data and USDA FoodData Central. Values are estimates, not exact or medical measurements.
- 110 mg of caffeine per 350 ml (11.8 fl oz) serving.
- About 1.1 cups of brewed coffee, and 28% of the FDA's 400 mg daily limit for healthy adults.
- After 6 hours roughly 53 mg is still in your system; after 12 hours about 26 mg.
- To stay under the 100 mg many people notice at bedtime, finish it about 0.8 h before sleep.
McDonald's McCafé Latte (Medium) delivers about 110 mg of caffeine per 350 ml (11.8 fl oz) serving, the equivalent of roughly 1.1 cups of brewed coffee (a 240 ml cup is about 96 mg). That is about 14 mg more caffeine than a standard cup of coffee.
How long McDonald's McCafé Latte (Medium) stays in your system
Caffeine leaves the body through first-order elimination with a population-average half-life of about 5.7 hours. Starting from 110 mg, roughly 76 mg is left after 3 hours, about 53 mg after 6 hours, and around 26 mg after 12 hours. Your personal rate varies — smoking speeds it up, pregnancy and some medications slow it down — which is why the calculator below lets you set your own half-life and bedtime.
McDonald's McCafé Latte (Medium) and your daily limit
For most healthy adults the FDA points to about 400 mg of caffeine a day as an amount not generally linked to negative effects. One serving of McDonald's McCafé Latte (Medium) is 28% of that ceiling. Pregnant people are usually advised to stay under about 200 mg a day, and the American Academy of Pediatrics discourages caffeine for children and adolescents. This is general guidance, not medical advice. The easiest way to stay under your own limit is to log every drink — CoffeeLog adds up your real daily total automatically.
How long it stays in your system
Starting from one serving, here is roughly how much caffeine is left as the hours pass (population-average half-life of 5.7 hours).
| Time | Caffeine left | % left |
|---|---|---|
| At serving | 110 mg | 100% |
| After 1 h | 97 mg | 88% |
| After 3 h | 76 mg | 69% |
| After 6 h | 53 mg | 48% |
| After 9 h | 37 mg | 34% |
| After 12 h | 26 mg | 24% |
Your personal caffeine curve
Estimates for general information, not medical advice.
How it compares
| Drink | Serving | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's McCafé Latte (Medium) | 350 ml | 110 mg |
| Starbucks Pike Place Brewed (Grande) | 473 ml | 310 mg |
| Costa Latte (Medio) | 360 ml | 277 mg |
| Costa Cappuccino (Medio) | 360 ml | 277 mg |
| Costa Americano (Medio) | 360 ml | 277 mg |
| Pret Filter Coffee | 350 ml | 271 mg |
| Dunkin' Cold Brew (Medium) | 710 ml | 260 mg |
Frequently asked questions
How much caffeine is in McDonald's McCafé Latte (Medium)?
McDonald's McCafé Latte (Medium) contains about 110 mg of caffeine per 350 ml (11.8 fl oz) serving. Values are public-source estimates, not exact measurements.
Is 110 mg of caffeine a lot?
It is about 1.1 cups of brewed coffee. The FDA considers up to 400 mg per day safe for most healthy adults, so this is a moderate single dose.
How long does the caffeine in McDonald's McCafé Latte (Medium) stay in your system?
Caffeine has a half-life of about 5.7 hours, so roughly 76 mg of the original 110 mg remains after 3 hours and about 26 mg after 12 hours. The calculator above shows your personal curve.
Will McDonald's McCafé Latte (Medium) keep you awake?
It can if you have it late. From 110 mg it takes roughly 0.8 hours to fall below the 100 mg level many people notice at bedtime. Finish it well before sleep, or use the cutoff above.
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