Mountain Dew
Mountain Dew is a citrus soda with more sugar and caffeine than any cola, which is exactly why gamers and late-night drivers reach for it.
- Brand
- PepsiCo
- Category
- Sodas & Soft Drinks
- Released
- 1940
- Price
- Not published
- VersusAnything Score
- 8/100
Key features
- Highest caffeine of mainstream sodas
- Bold citrus flavour
- Huge range of limited editions
Best for people who want the biggest sugar-and-caffeine kick from a soda.
Mountain Dew specifications
| Calories (12 oz) | 170 kcal |
|---|---|
| Sugar (12 oz) | 46 g |
| Caffeine (12 oz) | 54 mg |
| Sodium (12 oz) | 60 mg |
| Flavour profile | Intense sweet citrus |
| Zero-sugar version | Mountain Dew Zero Sugar, Diet Mountain Dew |
| Launched | 1940 |
| Parent company | PepsiCo |
Score breakdown
- Overall (100%)
Scored against every soda in our database using the sodas & soft drinks weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Highest caffeine of mainstream sodas
- Bold citrus flavour
- Huge range of limited editions
Cons
- Weaker overall score (8/100 within sodas & soft drinks)
Compare Mountain Dew against
Alternatives to Mountain Dew
- Coca-Cola Classic 79/100
- Pepsi 54/100
- Dr Pepper 46/100
- Sprite 62/100
Sources
- Mountain Dew: PepsiCo official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.