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Red Bull vs UPTIME Energy: which has more caffeine?

UPTIME Energy has more caffeine than Red Bull on both counts: 142mg per 12 oz can against 80mg per 8.4 oz can, and about 12mg per fluid ounce against 10. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

Red Bull vs UPTIME Energy: the numbers

Red Bull UPTIME Energy
Caffeine per serving 80mg per 8.4 oz can 142mg per 12 oz can
Caffeine per fl oz 9.5mg 11.8mg
Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) 5.0 2.8

Sources: Red Bull's figure is verified in our Red Bull caffeine guide against Red Bull label / Caffeine Informer (source); UPTIME Energy's figure is verified in our UPTIME Energy guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Red Bull when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and UPTIME 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 Red Bull or UPTIME Energy have more caffeine? UPTIME Energy: 142mg per 12 oz can versus 80mg per 8.4 oz can for Red Bull.

Which is stronger per ounce? UPTIME Energy, at about 11.8mg per fluid ounce versus 9.5mg for Red Bull.

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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