Hint Kick caffeinated water vs Red Bull: which has more caffeine?

Red Bull has more caffeine than Hint Kick caffeinated water on both counts: 80mg per 8.4 oz can against 60mg per 16 oz bottle, and about 10mg per fluid ounce against 4. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

Hint Kick caffeinated water vs Red Bull: the numbers

Sources: Hint Kick caffeinated water's figure is verified in our Hint Kick caffeinated water caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Red Bull's figure is verified in our Red Bull guide against Red Bull label / Caffeine Informer (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Hint Kick caffeinated water when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Red Bull 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

• Hint Kick caffeinated water: the full caffeine guide
• Red Bull: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does Hint Kick caffeinated water or Red Bull have more caffeine? Red Bull: 80mg per 8.4 oz can versus 60mg per 16 oz bottle for Hint Kick caffeinated water.

Which is stronger per ounce? Red Bull, at about 9.5mg per fluid ounce versus 3.8mg for Hint Kick caffeinated water.