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Celsius vs Red Bull
✓ Updated October 15, 2026

| Celsius | Red Bull | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine | 200 mg per can (Essentials: 270 mg) (Celsius) | 80 mg / 8.4 oz; 114 mg / 12 oz; 151 mg / 16 oz; 198 mg / 20 oz (Red Bull) |
| Brand serving guidance | No more than two 12 oz cans per day (Celsius) | Cites 200 mg single dose / 400 mg daily as safe for healthy adults (Red Bull) |
| Other actives | Green tea extract, guarana, ginger root, chromium, vitamins C and B, per Tasting Table | Taurine, B vitamins (Red Bull) |
| Sugar | Celsius is marketed as sugar-free | Original contains sugar; Sugarfree version available |
Which to choose
- Want less caffeine? An 8.4 oz Red Bull has 80 mg, less than half a Celsius.
- Want no sugar? Celsius or Red Bull Sugarfree.
- Sensitive to stimulants? Note that Celsius's guarana and green tea extract contribute to its total caffeine.
