Full Throttle vs UPTIME Energy: which has more caffeine?

Full Throttle carries more total caffeine per serving (160mg per 16 oz can vs 142mg per 12 oz can), but ounce for ounce UPTIME Energy 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 UPTIME Energy: the numbers

Sources: Full Throttle's figure is verified in our Full Throttle caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (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 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
• UPTIME Energy: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index

FAQ

Does Full Throttle or UPTIME Energy have more caffeine? Full Throttle: 160mg per 16 oz can versus 142mg per 12 oz can for UPTIME Energy.

Which is stronger per ounce? UPTIME Energy, at about 11.8mg per fluid ounce versus 10.0mg for Full Throttle.