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Celsius vs UPTIME Energy: which has more caffeine?

Celsius has more caffeine than UPTIME Energy: 200mg vs 142mg in the same 12 oz can. That is a 58mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.

Celsius vs UPTIME Energy: the numbers

Celsius UPTIME Energy
Caffeine per serving 200mg per 12 oz can 142mg per 12 oz can
Caffeine per fl oz 16.7mg 11.8mg
Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) 2.0 2.8

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

Which one should you pick?

Pick UPTIME Energy 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.

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FAQ

Does Celsius or UPTIME Energy have more caffeine? Celsius: 200mg per 12 oz can versus 142mg per 12 oz can for UPTIME Energy.

Which is stronger per ounce? Celsius, at about 16.7mg per fluid ounce versus 11.8mg for UPTIME Energy.

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