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Bang vs Full Throttle: which has more caffeine?

Bang has more caffeine than Full Throttle: 300mg vs 160mg in the same 16 oz can. That is a 140mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.

Bang vs Full Throttle: the numbers

Bang Full Throttle
Caffeine per serving 300mg per 16 oz can 160mg per 16 oz can
Caffeine per fl oz 18.8mg 10.0mg
Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) 1.3 2.5

Sources: Bang's figure is verified in our Bang caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Full Throttle's figure is verified in our Full Throttle guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Full Throttle when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Bang 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.

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FAQ

Does Bang or Full Throttle have more caffeine? Bang: 300mg per 16 oz can versus 160mg per 16 oz can for Full Throttle.

Which is stronger per ounce? Bang, at about 18.8mg per fluid ounce versus 10.0mg for Full Throttle.

Comparing caffeine? The caffeine comparison tool puts hundreds of drinks side by side, and the caffeine curfew calculator can check your cutoff time for tonight.

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