NOS Energy has more caffeine than Full Throttle: 160mg vs 160mg in the same 16 oz can. That is a 0mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.
NOS Energy vs Full Throttle: the numbers
| NOS Energy | Full Throttle | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 160mg per 16 oz can | 160mg per 16 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 10.0mg | 10.0mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Sources: NOS Energy's figure is verified in our NOS Energy caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Full Throttle's figure is verified in our Full Throttle guide against Caffeine Informer (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Full Throttle when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and NOS Energy 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
- NOS Energy: the full caffeine guide
- Full Throttle: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
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FAQ
Does NOS Energy or Full Throttle have more caffeine? NOS Energy: 160mg per 16 oz can versus 160mg per 16 oz can for Full Throttle.
Which is stronger per ounce? NOS Energy, at about 10.0mg per fluid ounce versus 10.0mg for Full Throttle.
Comparing caffeine? The caffeine comparison tool puts hundreds of drinks side by side, and the caffeine curfew calculator can check your cutoff time for tonight.
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