Is the caffeine in coffee and energy drinks different from that in soda?

Answer 1

Actually, while caffeine is caffeine, the source may be different. Coffee produces it's own naturally, of course, while the caffeine in some teas and energy drinks is introduced into them -- but not from caffeine extracted from coffee. From Wikipedia:

"Other, less commonly used, sources of caffeine include the yerba mate and guaraná plants, which are sometimes used in the preparation of teas and energy drinks. Caffeine is also a common ingredient of soft drinks such as cola, originally prepared from kola nuts."

How much caffeine is in it? Again, from Wikipedia:

"Equivalents: One 200 milligram caffeine pill / One and a half pounds of milk chocolate / Two 8 fluid ounce containers of regular coffee / Three standard Excedrin pills / Three 8 fluid ounce cups of Red Bull energy drink / Four 8 fluid ounce cups of Vault energy drink / Two and a half 10 oz. bottles of Bawls caffeinated drink / Five 1 fluid ounce shots of espresso from robusta beans / Five 8 fluid ounce cups of black tea / Five 8 fluid ounce cups of Mountain Dew / Five 12 fluid ounce cans of typical soda pop (variable) / Eight and a half 8 fluid ounce cups of Coca-Cola Classic / Ten 8 fluid ounce cups of green tea / Fifty 8 fluid ounce cups of decaffeinated coffee"

Drink up!!!

Answer 2

Like one of the previous answerers said, caffeine is caffeine. The only difference between them is the amount of caffeine in those different products. Coffee and energy drinks are notorious for having especially high levels of it.

Answer 3

caffeine is caffeine. If it was "different", it would have a different name.
The source is irrelevant - it's still caffeine.

Answer 4

no just different concentrations of it

Answer 5

no, it's the same

Answer 6

NO