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RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) vs UPTIME Energy: which has more caffeine?

RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) has more caffeine than UPTIME Energy on both counts: 180mg per 7 oz can against 142mg per 12 oz can, and about 26mg per fluid ounce against 12. 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.

RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) vs UPTIME Energy: the numbers

RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) UPTIME Energy
Caffeine per serving 180mg per 7 oz can 142mg per 12 oz can
Caffeine per fl oz 25.7mg 11.8mg
Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) 2.2 2.8

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); UPTIME Energy's figure is verified in our UPTIME Energy guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick UPTIME Energy 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.

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FAQ

Does RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black) or UPTIME Energy have more caffeine? RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black): 180mg per 7 oz can versus 142mg per 12 oz can for UPTIME Energy.

Which is stronger per ounce? RISE Nitro Cold Brew (Original Black), at about 25.7mg per fluid ounce versus 11.8mg for UPTIME 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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