Alani Nu has more caffeine than V8 +Energy on both counts: 200mg per 12 oz can against 80mg per 8 oz can, and about 17mg per fluid ounce against 10. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
V8 +Energy vs Alani Nu: the numbers
| V8 +Energy | Alani Nu | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 80mg per 8 oz can | 200mg per 12 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 10.0mg | 16.7mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 5.0 | 2.0 |
Sources: V8 +Energy's figure is verified in our V8 +Energy caffeine guide against Campbell's / Caffeine Informer (source); Alani Nu's figure is verified in our Alani Nu guide against Alani Nu label (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick V8 +Energy when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Alani Nu 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
- V8 +Energy: the full caffeine guide
- Alani Nu: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
- Compare any two of 120+ drinks
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FAQ
Does V8 +Energy or Alani Nu have more caffeine? Alani Nu: 200mg per 12 oz can versus 80mg per 8 oz can for V8 +Energy.
Which is stronger per ounce? Alani Nu, at about 16.7mg per fluid ounce versus 10.0mg for V8 +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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