Java Monster vs yerba mate: which has more caffeine?

Java Monster has more caffeine than yerba mate on both counts: 188mg per 15 oz can against 85mg per 8 oz cup, and about 13mg per fluid ounce against 11. 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.

Java Monster vs yerba mate: the numbers

Sources: Java Monster's figure is verified in our Java Monster caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); yerba mate's figure is verified in our yerba mate guide against Caffeine Informer / compiled (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick yerba mate when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Java Monster 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

• Java Monster: the full caffeine guide
• yerba mate: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does Java Monster or yerba mate have more caffeine? Java Monster: 188mg per 15 oz can versus 85mg per 8 oz cup for yerba mate.

Which is stronger per ounce? Java Monster, at about 12.5mg per fluid ounce versus 10.6mg for yerba mate.