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Zevia Energy vs Celsius: which has more caffeine?

Celsius has more caffeine than Zevia Energy: 200mg vs 120mg in the same 12 oz can. That is a 80mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.

Zevia Energy vs Celsius: the numbers

Zevia Energy Celsius
Caffeine per serving 120mg per 12 oz can 200mg per 12 oz can
Caffeine per fl oz 10.0mg 16.7mg
Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) 3.3 2.0

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

Which one should you pick?

Pick Zevia Energy 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 Zevia Energy or Celsius have more caffeine? Celsius: 200mg per 12 oz can versus 120mg per 12 oz can for Zevia Energy.

Which is stronger per ounce? Celsius, at about 16.7mg per fluid ounce versus 10.0mg for Zevia Energy.

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