CLEAN Cause sparkling yerba mate vs Red Bull: which has more caffeine?

CLEAN Cause sparkling yerba mate has more caffeine than Red Bull on both counts: 160mg per 16 oz can against 80mg per 8.4 oz can, and about 10mg per fluid ounce against 10. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

CLEAN Cause sparkling yerba mate vs Red Bull: the numbers

Sources: CLEAN Cause sparkling yerba mate's figure is verified in our CLEAN Cause sparkling yerba mate caffeine guide against CLEAN Cause product pages (source); Red Bull's figure is verified in our Red Bull guide against Red Bull label / Caffeine Informer (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Red Bull when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and CLEAN Cause sparkling yerba mate 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

• CLEAN Cause sparkling yerba mate: the full caffeine guide
• Red Bull: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does CLEAN Cause sparkling yerba mate or Red Bull have more caffeine? CLEAN Cause sparkling yerba mate: 160mg per 16 oz can versus 80mg per 8.4 oz can for Red Bull.

Which is stronger per ounce? CLEAN Cause sparkling yerba mate, at about 10.0mg per fluid ounce versus 9.5mg for Red Bull.