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Guayaki Yerba Mate (can) vs Reign Total Body Fuel: which has more caffeine?

Reign Total Body Fuel has more caffeine than Guayaki Yerba Mate (can) on both counts: 300mg per 16 oz can against 150mg per 15.5 oz can, and about 19mg per fluid ounce against 10. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

Guayaki Yerba Mate (can) vs Reign Total Body Fuel: the numbers

Guayaki Yerba Mate (can) Reign Total Body Fuel
Caffeine per serving 150mg per 15.5 oz can 300mg per 16 oz can
Caffeine per fl oz 9.7mg 18.8mg
Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) 2.7 1.3

Sources: Guayaki Yerba Mate (can)'s figure is verified in our Guayaki Yerba Mate (can) caffeine guide against Guayaki product page (source); Reign Total Body Fuel's figure is verified in our Reign Total Body Fuel guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Guayaki Yerba Mate (can) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Reign Total Body Fuel 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.

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FAQ

Does Guayaki Yerba Mate (can) or Reign Total Body Fuel have more caffeine? Reign Total Body Fuel: 300mg per 16 oz can versus 150mg per 15.5 oz can for Guayaki Yerba Mate (can).

Which is stronger per ounce? Reign Total Body Fuel, at about 18.8mg per fluid ounce versus 9.7mg for Guayaki Yerba Mate (can).

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