Monster has more caffeine than Bai Boost on both counts: 160mg per 16 oz can against 110mg per 11.5 oz bottle, and about 10mg per fluid ounce against 10. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
Bai Boost vs Monster: the numbers
| Bai Boost | Monster | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 110mg per 11.5 oz bottle | 160mg per 16 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 9.6mg | 10.0mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 3.6 | 2.5 |
Sources: Bai Boost's figure is verified in our Bai Boost caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Monster's figure is verified in our Monster guide against Caffeine Informer (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Bai Boost when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Monster 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
- Bai Boost: the full caffeine guide
- Monster: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
- Compare any two of 120+ drinks
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FAQ
Does Bai Boost or Monster have more caffeine? Monster: 160mg per 16 oz can versus 110mg per 11.5 oz bottle for Bai Boost.
Which is stronger per ounce? Monster, at about 10.0mg per fluid ounce versus 9.6mg for Bai Boost.
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