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Yuban K-Cup pods or a can of ground coffee?

The same Traditional Roast, two ways into the cup, and what changes besides the price.

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Pods win on ease, the can wins on cost: the 24-pod box holds 7.44 oz of coffee for $44.60, about $5.99 an ounce, against 50¢ an ounce in the 27.9 oz can, roughly 12 times less.

FeatureK-Cup podsGround can
BlendTraditional Roast, mediumTraditional Roast, medium
Coffee100% ArabicaRobusta and Arabica
Packs10 pods, 24 pods27.9 oz, 33.4 oz Big Can, 42.5 oz, 48 oz Club Pack
Price per ounce of coffee$5.99 (24-pod box)from 50¢
Measure1 pod per serving1 Tbsp per 6 fl oz serving
BrewerKeurig K-Cup brewersDrip, French press, pour-over
Better choice whenOne cup at a time, no measuring, no grounds to cleanA full pot every morning and the lowest cost

Quick answers

Pods and cans, asked often

Is the Yuban K-Cup the same coffee as the can?

Both are Traditional Roast, medium. The pods are labeled 100% Arabica. The cans say they are made with Robusta and Arabica beans.

How many Yuban K-Cups are in a box?

10 or 24 pods, depending on the box. One pod makes one serving.