Evidence reviewed 4 September 2026
McDonald’s UK caffeine guide
Review older approximate values published by McDonald’s UK, clearly separated from its current nutrition guide, which omits caffeine.
Quick answer
McDonald’s caffeine ranges from 13 to 209 mg in this reviewed UK dataset
The lowest documented serving is McDonald’s Hot Chocolate — Regular; the highest is McDonald’s Cappuccino — Large. These figures include records with amber evidence warnings, so inspect the evidence label and linked source before relying on an exact amount.
The current UK nutrition guide does not list caffeine. McDonald’s UK still hosts a 2018 FAQ with approximate cappuccino and hot-chocolate values; these are flagged as older and their current recipe status is unconfirmed. Its official frappé FAQ gives only a 47–189 mg range across sizes and flavours, so no point estimate is invented.
Explore McDonald’s caffeine by drink and size
Filter the documented records, then open a drink page to inspect provenance and evidence quality before using that serving in the calculator.
| Drink | Serving | Caffeine | Evidence | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald’s Cappuccino | Large | 209 mg | Older first-party approximate | |
| McDonald’s Cappuccino | Regular | 175 mg | Older first-party approximate | |
| McDonald’s Hot Chocolate | Large | 17 mg | Older first-party approximate | |
| McDonald’s Hot Chocolate | Regular | 13 mg | Older first-party approximate |
Scope and limitations
- Every figure links to its own source and carries an evidence label; weaker evidence is never presented as a current first-party exact value.
- Custom drinks and recipe changes may differ from a standard listed serving.
- Rankings describe caffeine quantity; they do not rate health, quality or suitability.