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V8 +Energy vs Super Coffee: which has more caffeine?

Super Coffee has more caffeine than V8 +Energy on both counts: 200mg per 12 oz bottle 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.

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.

V8 +Energy vs Super Coffee: the numbers

V8 +Energy Super Coffee
Caffeine per serving 80mg per 8 oz can 200mg per 12 oz bottle
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); Super Coffee's figure is verified in our Super Coffee guide against Super Coffee product data (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick V8 +Energy 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.

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FAQ

Does V8 +Energy or Super Coffee have more caffeine? Super Coffee: 200mg per 12 oz bottle versus 80mg per 8 oz can for V8 +Energy.

Which is stronger per ounce? Super Coffee, at about 16.7mg per fluid ounce versus 10.0mg for V8 +Energy.

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