Dark Dog Original (500 ml) contains 160 mg of caffeine per 500 ml can (32 mg per 100 ml), according to the manufacturer's website.
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160 mg of caffeine, about 2 espressos. 39 g of sugar, roughly 10 sugar cubes. 165 kcal for the whole can. Above 15 mg/100 ml the label must carry the "high caffeine content" notice.
Dark Dog
| Brand country | France |
|---|---|
| Can size (ml) | 500 source |
| Caffeine (mg/can) | 160 source |
| Caffeine (mg/100 ml) | 32 source |
| Sugar (g/can) | 39 source |
| Taurine (mg) | 2000 source |
| Calories (kcal) | 165 source |
| Sweeteners | no source |
Values for the format shown above, from the published label (brand website, Open Food Facts or retailer): each figure links to its source.
Dark Dog Original (500 ml) carries 160 mg of caffeine in a 500 ml can (17 fl oz), or 32 mg per 100 ml. The catalogue median is 30 mg per 100 ml.
Sugar comes to 39 g a can, 7.8 g per 100 ml, about 10 sugar cubes, for 165 kcal.
It matches Monster Energy Original milligram for milligram at 32 mg per 100 ml — so the two separate on sugar and calories, not on the stimulant.
For scale, the most concentrated can in the catalogue is Prime Energy Original (330 ml) at 42.4 mg per 100 ml — 10.4 mg above this one.
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Frequently asked questions
How much caffeine is in Dark Dog Original (500 ml)?
The can contains 160 mg of caffeine, which is 32 mg per 100 ml. EFSA puts the limit at 400 mg a day for adults, and 200 mg in a single serving.
Does Dark Dog Original (500 ml) contain sugar?
Yes: 39 g of sugar per can, roughly 10 sugar cubes.