Solimo Energy (Amazon) vs Rockstar Original: which has more caffeine?

Rockstar Original has more caffeine than Solimo Energy (Amazon): 160mg vs 152mg in the same 16 oz can. That is a 8mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.

Solimo Energy (Amazon) vs Rockstar Original: the numbers

Solimo Energy (Amazon) Rockstar Original
Caffeine per serving 152mg per 16 oz can 160mg per 16 oz can
Caffeine per fl oz 9.5mg 10.0mg
Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) 2.6 2.5

Sources: Solimo Energy (Amazon)'s figure is verified in our Solimo Energy (Amazon) caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Rockstar Original's figure is verified in our Rockstar Original guide against Rockstar product page (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Solimo Energy (Amazon) when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Rockstar Original 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 Solimo Energy (Amazon) or Rockstar Original have more caffeine? Rockstar Original: 160mg per 16 oz can versus 152mg per 16 oz can for Solimo Energy (Amazon).

Which is stronger per ounce? Rockstar Original, at about 10.0mg per fluid ounce versus 9.5mg for Solimo Energy (Amazon).

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