Red Bull vs RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black): which has more caffeine?

RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) has more caffeine than Red Bull on both counts: 180mg per 7 oz can against 80mg per 8.4 oz can, and about 26mg per fluid ounce against 10. 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.

Red Bull vs RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black): the numbers

Sources: Red Bull's figure is verified in our Red Bull caffeine guide against Red Bull label / Caffeine Informer (source); RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black)'s figure is verified in our RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) guide against RISE product page (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Red Bull when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) 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

• Red Bull: the full caffeine guide
• RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black): the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index

FAQ

Does Red Bull or RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) have more caffeine? RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black): 180mg per 7 oz can versus 80mg per 8.4 oz can for Red Bull.

Which is stronger per ounce? RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black), at about 25.7mg per fluid ounce versus 9.5mg for Red Bull.