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Caffeine in Red Bull (12 oz)
114mg
per 12 oz
≈ 1 coffee≈ 1 Red Bull28% of FDA daily max
Is that a lot?
Red Bull (12 oz) is 28% of the FDA’s recommended daily maximum, in a single 12 oz.
Green tea
Espresso
Red Bull
Coffee
Red Bull (12 oz)
FDA daily max · 400mg
Before bed
When can I drink Red Bull (12 oz) and still sleep?
Your Red Bull (12 oz) cutoff
You drink it at
Bedtime
Red Bull (12 oz) · 114 mg · assuming an average ~5 h half-life
At bedtime
38 mg
should be fine
Latest safe Red Bull (12 oz): 5:03 PM
How much caffeine is in Red Bull (12 oz)?
The larger 12 oz Red Bull steps up to about 114 mg of caffeine, comparable to a generous cup and a half of coffee. With it comes 37 grams of sugar, making this the more potent everyday Red Bull pour.
| Serving | Caffeine | Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| 12 oz | 114 mg | 37 g |
Will Red Bull (12 oz) affect your sleep?
At 114 mg, this can needs roughly six hours to fall under 50 mg, so an afternoon one can still linger into the evening. Keep it before midday if you want it well clear by bedtime.
Source: Manufacturer label