Full Throttle vs GURU Original: which has more caffeine?

Full Throttle carries more total caffeine per serving (160mg per 16 oz can vs 140mg per 12 oz can), but ounce for ounce GURU Original is actually the stronger drink at about 12mg per fluid ounce against 10. Which one "has more caffeine" depends on whether you measure the container or the concentration.

Full Throttle vs GURU Original: the numbers

Sources: Full Throttle's figure is verified in our Full Throttle caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); GURU Original's figure is verified in our GURU Original guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick GURU Original when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Full Throttle 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

• Full Throttle: the full caffeine guide
• GURU Original: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index

FAQ

Does Full Throttle or GURU Original have more caffeine? Full Throttle: 160mg per 16 oz can versus 140mg per 12 oz can for GURU Original.

Which is stronger per ounce? GURU Original, at about 11.7mg per fluid ounce versus 10.0mg for Full Throttle.