RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) vs Starbucks canned Nitro (Black): which has more caffeine?

RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) has more caffeine than Starbucks canned Nitro (Black) on both counts: 180mg per 7 oz can against 155mg per 9.6 oz can, and about 26mg per fluid ounce against 16. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) vs Starbucks canned Nitro (Black): the numbers

Sources: RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black)'s figure is verified in our RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) caffeine guide against RISE product page (source); Starbucks canned Nitro (Black)'s figure is verified in our Starbucks canned Nitro (Black) guide against PepsiCo product facts (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Starbucks canned Nitro (Black) 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

• RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black): the full caffeine guide
• Starbucks canned Nitro (Black): the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database

FAQ

Does RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) or Starbucks canned Nitro (Black) have more caffeine? RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black): 180mg per 7 oz can versus 155mg per 9.6 oz can for Starbucks canned Nitro (Black).

Which is stronger per ounce? RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black), at about 25.7mg per fluid ounce versus 16.1mg for Starbucks canned Nitro (Black).