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yerba mate vs Celsius: which has more caffeine?

Celsius has more caffeine than yerba mate on both counts: 200mg per 12 oz can against 85mg per 8 oz cup, and about 17mg per fluid ounce against 11. 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.

yerba mate vs Celsius: the numbers

yerba mate Celsius
Caffeine per serving 85mg per 8 oz cup 200mg per 12 oz can
Caffeine per fl oz 10.6mg 16.7mg
Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) 4.7 2.0

Sources: yerba mate's figure is verified in our yerba mate caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer / compiled (source); Celsius's figure is verified in our Celsius guide against Celsius essential facts (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick yerba mate when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Celsius 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 yerba mate or Celsius have more caffeine? Celsius: 200mg per 12 oz can versus 85mg per 8 oz cup for yerba mate.

Which is stronger per ounce? Celsius, at about 16.7mg per fluid ounce versus 10.6mg for yerba mate.

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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