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Pre-workout: caffeine per serving on every label we carry

Pre-workout labels print 150 mg to 400 mg of caffeine per serving — one to four cups of coffee — and the 'two scoops' serving on some tubs doubles it. The table lists the printed caffeine per serving for every pre-workout we track, with the label's other headline doses where available.

9 labels we read

Lowest
100 mg
Median
175 mg
Highest
400 mg

Caffeine in pre-workout per serving as printed on the Supplement Facts panel of each product below · 1 of them print a third-party certification.

What to check on the label

  • Caffeine per serving — and whether the label's serving is one scoop or two
  • Beta-alanine (the tingles) and citrulline amounts
  • The warning box: age, pregnancy, stimulant sensitivity

Contains caffeine. Not for anyone sensitive to stimulants, under 18, pregnant or nursing; don't stack with other caffeine.

Caffeine in pre-workout on each label we carry

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  1. RYSE Godzilla Pre-Workout

    RYSE Godzilla Pre-Workout

    Caffeine: 400 mg per serving

    Things to consider: Very high caffeine — 400 mg per scoop, about four cups of coffee. For experienced users only; start with half a scoop. Contains caffeine. Not for anyone sensitive to stimulants, under 18, pregnant or nursing. Don't combine with other caffeine sources.

    Caffeine 400 mgCitrulline 11 gAmazon Full facts →
  2. GHOST Legend Pre-Workout

    GHOST Legend Pre-Workout

    Caffeine: 300 mg per serving

    Things to consider: 300 mg of caffeine per scoop — high. Not for anyone sensitive to stimulants, under 18, pregnant or nursing; start with half a scoop and skip other caffeine. Beta-alanine can cause a harmless tingling.

    Caffeine 300 mgL-Citrulline 6,000 mgAmazon Full facts →
  3. Alani Nu Pre-Workout

    Alani Nu Pre-Workout

    Caffeine: 200 mg per serving

    Things to consider: Contains caffeine. Not for anyone sensitive to stimulants, under 18, pregnant or nursing. Don't combine with other caffeine sources.

    Caffeine 200 mgCitrulline malate 6 gAmazon Full facts →
  4. Jacked Factory NITROSURGE Pre-Workout

    Jacked Factory NITROSURGE Pre-Workout

    Caffeine: 180 mg per serving

    Things to consider: Two scoops means 360 mg of caffeine — start with one. Contains caffeine. Not for anyone sensitive to stimulants, under 18, pregnant or nursing. Don't combine with other caffeine sources.

    Caffeine 180 mgL-Citrulline 3 gAmazon Full facts →
  5. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout

    Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout

    Caffeine: 175 mg per serving

    Things to consider: Contains caffeine. Not for anyone sensitive to stimulants, under 18, pregnant or nursing. Don't combine with other caffeine sources.

    Caffeine 175 mgCreatine 3 gAmazon Full facts →
  6. Gorilla Mind Gorilla Mode Pre-Workout

    Gorilla Mind Gorilla Mode Pre-Workout

    Caffeine: 175 mg / scoop per serving

    Things to consider: The two-scoop dose is 350 mg of caffeine — start with one scoop. Contains caffeine. Not for anyone sensitive to stimulants, under 18, pregnant or nursing. Don't combine with other caffeine sources.

    Caffeine 175 mg / scoopL-Citrulline 5 g / scoopAmazon Full facts →
  7. Cellucor C4 Original Pre-Workout

    Cellucor C4 Original Pre-Workout

    Caffeine: 150 mg per serving

    Things to consider: Contains caffeine. Not for anyone sensitive to stimulants, under 18, pregnant or nursing. Don't combine with other caffeine sources.

    Caffeine 150 mgBeta-alanine YesAmazon Full facts →
  8. Cellucor C4 Sport Pre-Workout

    Cellucor C4 Sport Pre-Workout

    Caffeine: 135 mg per serving · NSF Certified for Sport

    Things to consider: Contains caffeine. Not for anyone sensitive to stimulants, under 18, pregnant or nursing. Don't combine with other caffeine sources.

    Caffeine 135 mgBlend 4.9 gAmazon Full facts →
  9. Optimum Nutrition Essential Amino Energy

    Optimum Nutrition Essential Amino Energy

    Caffeine: 100 mg per serving

    Things to consider: Contains caffeine. Not for anyone sensitive to stimulants, under 18, pregnant or nursing. Don't combine with other caffeine sources.

    Amino blend 5 gCaffeine 100 mgAmazon Full facts →

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Questions people ask

How much caffeine is in C4 pre-workout?

C4 Original prints 150 mg per scoop; C4 Sport 135 mg; stronger lines go to 300–400 mg. Each product below shows its label's number.

Is 300 mg of caffeine too much before a workout?

It's about three cups of coffee in one go — the top of what most labels allow, and above what caffeine-sensitive people tolerate. Start with half a scoop and read the label's warning box.

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