Super Coffee has more caffeine than Monster on both counts: 200mg per 12 oz bottle against 160mg per 16 oz can, and about 17mg 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.
Super Coffee vs Monster: the numbers
| Super Coffee | Monster | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 200mg per 12 oz bottle | 160mg per 16 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 16.7mg | 10.0mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 2.0 | 2.5 |
Sources: Super Coffee's figure is verified in our Super Coffee caffeine guide against Super Coffee product data (source); Monster's figure is verified in our Monster guide against Caffeine Informer (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Monster when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Super Coffee 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
- Super Coffee: the full caffeine guide
- Monster: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
FAQ
Does Super Coffee or Monster have more caffeine? Super Coffee: 200mg per 12 oz bottle versus 160mg per 16 oz can for Monster.
Which is stronger per ounce? Super Coffee, at about 16.7mg per fluid ounce versus 10.0mg for Monster.
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