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Raze Energy vs Prime Energy: which has more caffeine?

Raze Energy has more caffeine than Prime Energy on both counts: 300mg per 16 oz can against 200mg per 12 oz can, and about 19mg per fluid ounce against 17. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

Raze Energy vs Prime Energy: the numbers

Raze Energy Prime Energy
Caffeine per serving 300mg per 16 oz can 200mg per 12 oz can
Caffeine per fl oz 18.8mg 16.7mg
Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) 1.3 2.0

Sources: Raze Energy's figure is verified in our Raze Energy caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Prime Energy's figure is verified in our Prime Energy guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Prime Energy when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Raze 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.

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FAQ

Does Raze Energy or Prime Energy have more caffeine? Raze Energy: 300mg per 16 oz can versus 200mg per 12 oz can for Prime Energy.

Which is stronger per ounce? Raze Energy, at about 18.8mg per fluid ounce versus 16.7mg for Prime Energy.

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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