Cafe Bustelo (brewed) vs Celsius: which has more caffeine?

Celsius has more caffeine than Cafe Bustelo (brewed): 200mg vs 150mg in the same 12 oz can. That is a 50mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.

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.

Cafe Bustelo (brewed) vs Celsius: the numbers

Sources: Cafe Bustelo (brewed)'s figure is verified in our Cafe Bustelo (brewed) caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Celsius's figure is verified in our Celsius guide against Celsius essential facts (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Cafe Bustelo (brewed) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Celsius 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

• Cafe Bustelo (brewed): the full caffeine guide
• Celsius: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does Cafe Bustelo (brewed) or Celsius have more caffeine? Celsius: 200mg per 12 oz can versus 150mg per 12 oz cup for Cafe Bustelo (brewed).

Which is stronger per ounce? Celsius, at about 16.7mg per fluid ounce versus 12.5mg for Cafe Bustelo (brewed).