Gatorade Fast Twitch vs Accelerator Active Energy: which has more caffeine?

Gatorade Fast Twitch has more caffeine than Accelerator Active Energy: 200mg vs 150mg in the same 12 oz bottle. That is a 50mg gap, and since the bottles match, the per-serving number is the whole story.

Gatorade Fast Twitch vs Accelerator Active Energy: the numbers

Sources: Gatorade Fast Twitch's figure is verified in our Gatorade Fast Twitch caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Accelerator Active Energy's figure is verified in our Accelerator Active Energy guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Accelerator Active Energy when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Gatorade Fast Twitch 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

• Gatorade Fast Twitch: the full caffeine guide
• Accelerator Active Energy: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does Gatorade Fast Twitch or Accelerator Active Energy have more caffeine? Gatorade Fast Twitch: 200mg per 12 oz bottle versus 150mg per 12 oz can for Accelerator Active Energy.

Which is stronger per ounce? Gatorade Fast Twitch, at about 16.7mg per fluid ounce versus 12.5mg for Accelerator Active Energy.