5-hour Energy (regular) has more caffeine than Yerbae sparkling yerba mate on both counts: 200mg per 1.93 oz shot against 100mg per 12 oz can, and about 104mg per fluid ounce against 8. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
Yerbae sparkling yerba mate vs 5-hour Energy (regular): the numbers
| Yerbae sparkling yerba mate | 5-hour Energy (regular) | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 100mg per 12 oz can | 200mg per 1.93 oz shot |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 8.3mg | 103.6mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 4.0 | 2.0 |
Sources: Yerbae sparkling yerba mate's figure is verified in our Yerbae sparkling yerba mate caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); 5-hour Energy (regular)'s figure is verified in our 5-hour Energy (regular) guide against 5-hour Energy facts page (source).
The concentration gap is the striking part: 5-hour Energy (regular) packs roughly 12 times the caffeine per ounce. Sipping speed matters at that density; a 1.93 oz shot finished in minutes hits differently than the same milligrams spread over a slow cup.
Which one should you pick?
Pick Yerbae sparkling yerba mate when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and 5-hour Energy (regular) 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
- Yerbae sparkling yerba mate: the full caffeine guide
- 5-hour Energy (regular): 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 Yerbae sparkling yerba mate or 5-hour Energy (regular) have more caffeine? 5-hour Energy (regular): 200mg per 1.93 oz shot versus 100mg per 12 oz can for Yerbae sparkling yerba mate.
Which is stronger per ounce? 5-hour Energy (regular), at about 103.6mg per fluid ounce versus 8.3mg for Yerbae sparkling yerba mate.
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