Rockstar Energy
Rockstar Energy launched as the big-can rival to Red Bull and has been owned by PepsiCo since 2020, with 160 mg of caffeine in its 16 oz original.
- Brand
- PepsiCo
- Category
- Energy Drinks
- Released
- 2001
- Price
- Not published
- VersusAnything Score
- 0/100
Key features
- 16 oz big-can original
- Owned by PepsiCo since 2020
- Wide range of fruit flavours
Best for people who want a Monster-style big can at a lower shelf price.
Rockstar specifications
| Standard can | 16 oz |
|---|---|
| Caffeine per can | 160 mg |
| Caffeine per oz | 10 mg |
| Calories per can | 250 kcal |
| Sugar per can | 63 g |
| Sugar-free version | Rockstar Sugar Free, Pure Zero |
| Key ingredients | Caffeine, taurine, guarana, ginseng, B vitamins |
| Launched | 2001 |
| Owned by | PepsiCo |
Score breakdown
- Overall (100%)
Scored against every energy drink in our database using the energy drinks weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 16 oz big-can original
- Owned by PepsiCo since 2020
- Wide range of fruit flavours
Cons
- Weaker overall score (0/100 within energy drinks)
Compare Rockstar against
No published comparison yet.
Alternatives to Rockstar
- Red Bull 50/100
- Monster Energy 25/100
- Celsius 88/100
- Prime Energy 88/100
Sources
- Rockstar: PepsiCo 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.