Pregnancy caffeine calculator
Coffee is fine. Keep it under 200 mg.
ACOG advises less than 200 mg of caffeine a day in pregnancy. Tap your drinks to see where you land.
What will you drink today?
Brewed coffee8 oz · 96 mg
Espresso shot1 oz · 63 mgInstant coffee8 oz · 62 mg
Black tea8 oz · 48 mgGreen tea8 oz · 29 mg
Cola8 oz · 33 mgEnergy drink8 oz · 79 mgEnergy shot2 oz · 200 mgDecaf coffee8 oz · 1 mgCaffeine today
96mg of 200
That’s under the 200 mg ACOG limit, with about 104 mg to spare.
Amounts are typical. Brew strength and cup size change them, and chocolate adds a little too.
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In the Alma app
Pregnancy nutrition, set up for you.
- Choose Pregnancy nutrition as your goal.
- Alma turns calorie counting off by default and applies pregnancy nutrient targets.
- Caffeine starts at a 200 mg daily default.
- Alma’s coach never suggests fasting or a calorie deficit.
Questions
What people ask
How much caffeine is safe during pregnancy?
ACOG advises less than 200 mg of caffeine a day during pregnancy. It says that amount does not appear to be a major factor in miscarriage or preterm birth.
How much caffeine is in a cup of coffee?
An 8 oz cup of brewed coffee has about 96 mg, according to the Mayo Clinic. Two cups come to about 192 mg, just under the limit.
Does tea have caffeine?
Yes. An 8 oz cup of black tea has about 48 mg and green tea about 29 mg. Decaf coffee has a trace, about 1 to 2 mg.
Are energy drinks okay while pregnant?
Many energy drinks pack a lot of caffeine in a small can or shot, and a single energy shot can reach 200 mg. Check the label and ask your care team.
Why do some sources say 300 mg?
Health Canada uses 300 mg. Alma uses ACOG’s 200 mg limit, which US care teams follow.
Sources
Written by Alma from the primary sources below and reviewed November 13, 2026. Caffeine per drink uses the Mayo Clinic’s typical amounts. This is general information, not medical advice. Your care team knows your pregnancy, so check questions with them. Editorial standards
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