Red Bull
Red Bull created the energy drink category and still sells the most cans worldwide, with a small 8.4 oz serving and a moderate 80 mg of caffeine.
- Brand
- Red Bull GmbH
- Category
- Energy Drinks
- Released
- 1987
- Price
- Not published
- VersusAnything Score
- 50/100
Key features
- Original energy drink
- Most cans sold globally
- Moderate caffeine per can
Best for people who want a light, familiar boost rather than a mega dose.
Red Bull specifications
| Standard can | 8.4 oz |
|---|---|
| Caffeine per can | 80 mg |
| Caffeine per oz | 9.5 mg |
| Calories per can | 110 kcal |
| Sugar per can | 27 g |
| Sugar-free version | Red Bull Sugarfree, Red Bull Zero |
| Key ingredients | Caffeine, taurine, B vitamins, sucrose and glucose |
| Launched | 1987 |
| Owned by | Red Bull GmbH |
Score breakdown
- Overall (100%)
Scored against every energy drink in our database using the energy drinks weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Original energy drink
- Most cans sold globally
- Moderate caffeine per can
Cons
- No weak scoring group in its category
Compare Red Bull against
Alternatives to Red Bull
- Monster Energy 25/100
- Celsius 88/100
- Prime Energy 88/100
- Rockstar Energy 0/100
Sources
- Red Bull: Red Bull GmbH official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.