Hint Kick caffeinated water vs Rockstar Original: which has more caffeine?

Rockstar Original has more caffeine than Hint Kick caffeinated water: 160mg vs 60mg in the same 16 oz can. That is a 100mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.

Hint Kick caffeinated water vs Rockstar Original: the numbers

Sources: Hint Kick caffeinated water's figure is verified in our Hint Kick caffeinated water 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 Hint Kick caffeinated water when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Rockstar Original 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
• Rockstar Original: 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 Rockstar Original have more caffeine? Rockstar Original: 160mg per 16 oz can versus 60mg per 16 oz bottle for Hint Kick caffeinated water.

Which is stronger per ounce? Rockstar Original, at about 10.0mg per fluid ounce versus 3.8mg for Hint Kick caffeinated water.