Sure, the wide selection of brightly bottled energy drinks can offer a much-needed boost, but have you ever really thought about what's in them? In the wake of FDA reports linking both 5-Hour Energy and Monster Energy Drinks to deaths and life-threatening incidents, both companies have assured buyers that the drinks aren't dangerous when used as directed.
But it never hurts to know just what you're drinking. You might be surprised how your favorite energy booster stacks up when compared to the array of caffeinated drinks on the market.
ENERGY DRINKS
5-Hour Energy:
2 oz. (60 mL) = 207 mg caffeine
Monster:
8 oz. (240 mL) = 80 mg caffeine
Rockstar:
8 oz. (240 mL) = 79-80 mg caffeine
Red Bull:
8.4 oz (250 mL) = 76-80 mg caffeine
Full Throttle:
8 oz. (240 mL) = 70-72 mg caffeine
Vault:
8 oz. (240 mL) = 47 mg caffeine
OTHER CAFFEINATED DRINKS
Starbucks Pike Place brewed:
16 oz. (480 mL) = 330 mg caffeine
Generic brewed coffee:
8 oz. (240 mL) = 95-200 mg caffeine
Mountain Dew:
12 oz. (355 mL) = 46-55 mg caffeine
Pepsi:
12 oz. (355 mL) = 32-39 mg caffeine
Coca-Cola Classic:
12 oz. (355 mL) = 30-35 mg caffeine
*Nutritional information from the Mayo Clinic
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