A Grande (16 fl oz) Starbucks Cold Brew carries 205 mg of caffeine - 142 mg more than a single shot of Espresso (1 fl oz, 63 mg). But size explains most of that gap: per fluid ounce, Espresso is far more concentrated at 63.0 mg/oz, against 12.0 mg/oz for Starbucks Cold Brew.
Figures are each brand's own published nutrition data; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Cold Brew | Grande, 16 fl oz (473 ml) | 205 mg | Starbucks published nutritionSource |
| Espresso | Single shot, 1 fl oz (30 ml) | 63 mg | USDA FoodData Central, espresso, restaurant-preparedSource |
Only the standard serving of each drink is shown above; see each drink's own page for every size.