Energy Drink Caffeine Comparison in Canada 2026 — Caffeine Per Can, Ranked
Energy Drink Caffeine Comparison in Canada 2026 — Caffeine Per Can, Ranked
How much caffeine is in each energy drink in Canada in 2026? From 113 mg to 300 mg per can — our owner-tested, in-stock cans include Bucked Up Energy Drink (1 can), GHOST Energy Drink Canada (1 can), EHP Labs Oxyshred Energy Drink USA (1 can) — all in stock and shipping same-day from our Montreal store, no duties.
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Q: How much caffeine is in each energy drink you can buy in Canada?
A: On our shelves the cans run from about 113 mg (EHP OxyShred) up to 300 mg (Bucked Up), with the biggest cluster — GHOST, Alani Nu, RYSE, Applied ABE and Gorilla Mind — at 200 mg per can. C4 Original and 3D Energy sit at 180 mg.
How we compare caffeine
We have taste-tested and stocked energy drinks in our Montreal store since 2016, and the single question customers ask most is simply “how much caffeine is in this one?” So we pulled the caffeine content straight from each can’s label for the zero-sugar and low-sugar cans we currently keep in stock, then ranked them from strongest to gentlest. Prices are in Canadian dollars for a single can.
A quick reference point: a typical brewed coffee has roughly 95–120 mg of caffeine, so a 200 mg can is about two coffees. If you are new to energy drinks, caffeine-sensitive, or drinking one in the afternoon, start with a lower-caffeine option like EHP OxyShred and see how you feel.
Want the wider picture on flavour, sweeteners and value rather than just caffeine? See our best energy drinks in Canada guide and our best sugar-free energy drinks breakdown.
Written by Diana Famintsyna, founder of Top Nutrition & Fitness. Diana has personally taste-tested and hand-picked the supplements and snacks on our shelves since she opened the store in Montreal in July 2016. Every product below is one we actually stock, ship same-day from Montreal, and stand behind with our 90-day satisfaction guarantee.
Reviewed and updated 2026-09-25 · Non-medical information for healthy adults.
En bref (résumé en français)
Combien de caféine contient chaque boisson énergisante au Canada ? Sur nos tablettes, les canettes vont d’environ 113 mg (EHP OxyShred) jusqu’à 300 mg (Bucked Up), la majorité — GHOST, Alani Nu, RYSE, Applied ABE et Gorilla Mind — se situant à 200 mg par canette. La plupart sont sans sucre. Santé Canada recommande aux adultes en santé de ne pas dépasser environ 400 mg de caféine par jour. Expédition le jour même depuis Montréal, livraison gratuite sur les commandes admissibles, aucuns frais de douane sur les canettes importées.
Caffeine per can, ranked (2026)
| Energy drink | Caffeine / can | Price (CAD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucked Up Energy Drink (1 can) | 300 mg | $4.99 | Highest caffeine on our shelf; zero sugar plus deer-antler-velvet blend. |
| Applied Nutrition ABE Energy Drink (1 can) | 200 mg | $3.48 | Zero sugar with added performance aminos (ABE = All Black Everything). |
| GHOST Energy Drink Canada (1 can) | 200 mg | $4.99 | Zero sugar, full flavour line-up including licensed candy collabs. |
| Alani Nu Energy Drink (1 can) | 200 mg | $4.99 | Zero sugar, lighter fruit flavours, very popular with women. |
| RYSE Fuel Energy Drink (1 can) | 200 mg | $4.99 | Zero sugar with nootropic-style flavour range. |
| USA Version GHOST Energy Drink (1 can) | 200 mg | $6.50 | USA-formula flavours, zero sugar, imported directly. |
| Gorilla Mind Energy Drink (1 can) | 200 mg | $6.59 | Zero sugar, focus-oriented formula with L-theanine and tyrosine. |
| 3D Energy Drink - 1 Can | 180 mg | $4.99 | Zero sugar, bright fruit flavours, imported USA formula. |
| C4 Original Energy Drink Can | 180 mg | $5.49 | Carbonated pre-workout-style can with beta-alanine tingle. |
| EHP Labs Oxyshred Energy Drink USA (1 can) | 113 mg | $6.00 | Lowest caffeine here; thermogenic-style formula, easy on the stomach. |
Caffeine figures are taken from each product’s own label/description as stocked in our Montreal store. Formulas and flavours can change between batches — always check the can. Health Canada suggests healthy adults cap caffeine at about 400 mg per day.
Frequently asked questions
How much caffeine is in an energy drink in Canada?
Most of the zero-sugar cans we stock land between 180 mg and 200 mg of caffeine per can, which is similar to a strong coffee. Bucked Up is the strongest at 300 mg, while EHP Labs OxyShred is the gentlest at about 113 mg. Health Canada suggests healthy adults stay under roughly 400 mg of caffeine per day.
Which energy drink has the most caffeine?
Of the cans on this page, Bucked Up Energy Drink has the most at 300 mg per can. A large group sit at 200 mg — GHOST, Alani Nu, RYSE Fuel, Applied ABE and Gorilla Mind.
Which energy drink has the least caffeine?
EHP Labs OxyShred Energy is the lowest here at about 113 mg per can, making it a good pick if you are caffeine-sensitive or drinking one later in the day.
Are these energy drinks sugar-free?
Almost all of the cans on this list are zero sugar and sweetened with sucralose and/or acesulfame-potassium. C4 Original is a carbonated pre-workout-style can. Always read the label for the exact formula.
Is an energy drink the same as a pre-workout?
Not quite. Energy drinks are ready-to-drink cans built around caffeine and flavour, while a pre-workout is a dosed powder with performance ingredients. Some cans like C4 and Applied ABE blur the line by adding pre-workout-style ingredients. See our energy drink vs pre-workout guide.
Do you ship energy drinks across Canada?
Yes. We ship same-day from our Montreal store, with free shipping on qualifying orders and no duties or brokerage on imported USA cans. Most Canadian orders arrive in 1–5 business days.
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