Yerbae sparkling yerba mate vs Ghost Energy: which has more caffeine?

Ghost Energy has more caffeine than Yerbae sparkling yerba mate on both counts: 200mg per 16 oz can against 100mg per 12 oz can, and about 12mg per fluid ounce against 8. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.

Yerbae sparkling yerba mate vs Ghost Energy: the numbers

Sources: Yerbae sparkling yerba mate's figure is verified in our Yerbae sparkling yerba mate caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Ghost Energy's figure is verified in our Ghost Energy guide against Caffeine Informer (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Yerbae sparkling yerba mate when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Ghost Energy 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
• Ghost Energy: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database
• Every drink compared: the comparisons index
• Compare any two of 120+ drinks

FAQ

Does Yerbae sparkling yerba mate or Ghost Energy have more caffeine? Ghost Energy: 200mg per 16 oz can versus 100mg per 12 oz can for Yerbae sparkling yerba mate.

Which is stronger per ounce? Ghost Energy, at about 12.5mg per fluid ounce versus 8.3mg for Yerbae sparkling yerba mate.