5-hour Energy (regular) has more caffeine than Super Coffee on both counts: 200mg per 1.93 oz shot against 200mg per 12 oz bottle, and about 104mg per fluid ounce against 17. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
These are different categories of drink, which changes how the caffeine arrives. Energy drinks and sodas list an exact number because caffeine is a measured additive; brewed drinks vary with the beans and the brew, so their figures are compiled averages. The numbers here are the standard published values for each.
5-hour Energy (regular) vs Super Coffee: the numbers
| 5-hour Energy (regular) | Super Coffee | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 200mg per 1.93 oz shot | 200mg per 12 oz bottle |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 103.6mg | 16.7mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Sources: 5-hour Energy (regular)'s figure is verified in our 5-hour Energy (regular) caffeine guide against 5-hour Energy facts page (source); Super Coffee's figure is verified in our Super Coffee guide against Super Coffee product data (source).
The concentration gap is the striking part: 5-hour Energy (regular) packs roughly 6 times the caffeine per ounce. Sipping speed matters at that density; a 1.93 oz shot finished in minutes hits differently than the same milligrams spread over a slow cup.
Which one should you pick?
Pick Super Coffee when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and 5-hour Energy (regular) when you actually need the bigger hit and know your tolerance. If you are stacking either with other caffeinated drinks through the day, run the math against the 400mg reference rather than guessing.
For context, the FDA cites 400mg of caffeine a day as an amount generally not associated with negative effects in healthy adults. Tolerance and health vary, so treat these numbers as information, not advice.
Related reading
- 5-hour Energy (regular): the full caffeine guide
- Super Coffee: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
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FAQ
Does 5-hour Energy (regular) or Super Coffee have more caffeine? 5-hour Energy (regular): 200mg per 1.93 oz shot versus 200mg per 12 oz bottle for Super Coffee.
Which is stronger per ounce? 5-hour Energy (regular), at about 103.6mg per fluid ounce versus 16.7mg for Super Coffee.
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