Gatorade Fast Twitch vs Rockstar Original: which has more caffeine?

Gatorade Fast Twitch has more caffeine than Rockstar Original on both counts: 200mg per 12 oz bottle against 160mg per 16 oz can, and about 17mg per fluid ounce against 10. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

Gatorade Fast Twitch vs Rockstar Original: the numbers

Sources: Gatorade Fast Twitch's figure is verified in our Gatorade Fast Twitch 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 Rockstar Original 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
• Rockstar Original: 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 Rockstar Original have more caffeine? Gatorade Fast Twitch: 200mg per 12 oz bottle versus 160mg per 16 oz can for Rockstar Original.

Which is stronger per ounce? Gatorade Fast Twitch, at about 16.7mg per fluid ounce versus 10.0mg for Rockstar Original.