Water Joe (caffeinated water) has more caffeine than Hint Kick caffeinated water on both counts: 70mg per 16.9 oz bottle against 60mg per 16 oz bottle, and about 4mg per fluid ounce against 4. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
These are different categories of drink, which changes how the caffeine arrives. Energy drinks and sodas list an exact number because caffeine is a measured additive; brewed drinks vary with the beans and the brew, so their figures are compiled averages. The numbers here are the standard published values for each.
Hint Kick caffeinated water vs Water Joe (caffeinated water): the numbers
| Hint Kick caffeinated water | Water Joe (caffeinated water) | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 60mg per 16 oz bottle | 70mg per 16.9 oz bottle |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 3.8mg | 4.1mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 6.7 | 5.7 |
Sources: Hint Kick caffeinated water's figure is verified in our Hint Kick caffeinated water caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Water Joe (caffeinated water)'s figure is verified in our Water Joe (caffeinated water) guide against Water Joe / Caffeine Informer (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Hint Kick caffeinated water when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Water Joe (caffeinated water) 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
- Water Joe (caffeinated water): the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
- Compare any two of 120+ drinks
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FAQ
Does Hint Kick caffeinated water or Water Joe (caffeinated water) have more caffeine? Water Joe (caffeinated water): 70mg per 16.9 oz bottle versus 60mg per 16 oz bottle for Hint Kick caffeinated water.
Which is stronger per ounce? Water Joe (caffeinated water), at about 4.1mg per fluid ounce versus 3.8mg for Hint Kick caffeinated water.
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