An 8 fl oz cup of brewed coffee carries 95 mg of caffeine, 32 mg more than a single shot of espresso (1 fl oz, 63 mg). Ounce for ounce it flips: Espresso is far more concentrated at 63.0 mg/oz, against 11.0 mg/oz for brewed coffee.
Figures come from USDA FoodData Central; see the source link in the table below. Add either one to the caffeine calculator to see how it fits your personal daily limit.
Standard serving, side by side
Sources
| Drink | Serving | Caffeine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewed coffee | 8 fl oz (237 ml) | 95 mg | USDA FoodData Central, coffee brewed with tap waterSource |
| Espresso | Single shot, 1 fl oz (30 ml) | 63 mg | USDA FoodData Central, espresso, restaurant-preparedSource |