Bawls Guarana vs Coca-Cola Classic: which has more caffeine?

Bawls Guarana has more caffeine than Coca-Cola Classic on both counts: 102mg per 16 oz bottle against 34mg per 12 oz can, and about 6mg per fluid ounce against 3. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

Bawls Guarana vs Coca-Cola Classic: the numbers

Sources: Bawls Guarana's figure is verified in our Bawls Guarana caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Coca-Cola Classic's figure is verified in our Coca-Cola Classic guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Coca-Cola Classic when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Bawls Guarana 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

• Bawls Guarana: the full caffeine guide
• Coca-Cola Classic: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does Bawls Guarana or Coca-Cola Classic have more caffeine? Bawls Guarana: 102mg per 16 oz bottle versus 34mg per 12 oz can for Coca-Cola Classic.

Which is stronger per ounce? Bawls Guarana, at about 6.4mg per fluid ounce versus 2.8mg for Coca-Cola Classic.