Bubbl'r antioxidant sparkling water vs Rockstar Original: which has more caffeine?

Rockstar Original has more caffeine than Bubbl'r antioxidant sparkling water on both counts: 160mg per 16 oz can against 69mg per 12 oz can, and about 10mg per fluid ounce against 6. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

Bubbl'r antioxidant sparkling water vs Rockstar Original: the numbers

Sources: Bubbl'r antioxidant sparkling water's figure is verified in our Bubbl'r antioxidant sparkling water caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Rockstar Original's figure is verified in our Rockstar Original guide against Rockstar product page (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Bubbl'r antioxidant sparkling water when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Rockstar Original 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

• Bubbl'r antioxidant sparkling water: the full caffeine guide
• Rockstar Original: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does Bubbl'r antioxidant sparkling water or Rockstar Original have more caffeine? Rockstar Original: 160mg per 16 oz can versus 69mg per 12 oz can for Bubbl'r antioxidant sparkling water.

Which is stronger per ounce? Rockstar Original, at about 10.0mg per fluid ounce versus 5.8mg for Bubbl'r antioxidant sparkling water.