Energy drinks · Alani Nu
How much caffeine is in Alani Nu?
A 12 fl oz can of Alani Nu Energy has 200 mg of caffeine, as Alani Nu states it on its own US website.
Checked 28 Oct 2026 on alaninu.com (the label image). Across the 3 Alani Nu lines and sizes we checked: 65–200 mg per container.
One can at 75 kg: studies of caffeine and exercise use 3–6 mg per kg in one dose (225–450 mg at 75 kg). It's 50% of the FDA's 400 mg a day.
Every Alani Nu line and size
Highest caffeine first. Open a row's flavours to see which ones share its caffeine.
| Caffeine level | One at your weight (75 kg) | Label source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy12 fl oz can (355 mL)17 flavoursStrawberry Sunrise, Pink Slush, Cotton Candy, Blue Slush, Hawaiian Shaved Ice, Cosmic Stardust, Cherry Slush, Sherbet Swirl, Orange Kiss, Breezeberry, Dream Float, Juicy Peach, Cherry Twist, Watermelon Wave, Purple Cotton Candy, Witch's Brew, Ruby Apple | 200 mg | 16.7 | 50% | 2.0 cans | High | Below research doseIn the research range400 mg or more89% of your 225–450 mg range | alaninu.comchecked 28 Oct 2026 |
Mini Energy8.4 fl oz can (248 mL)5 flavoursOrange Kiss, Cherry Twist, Juicy Peach, Cherry Slush, Witch's Brew | 100 mg | 11.9 | 25% | 4.0 cans | Moderate | Below research doseIn the research range400 mg or more44% of your 225–450 mg range | alaninu.comchecked 28 Oct 2026 |
Mini Energy Elixir8.4 fl oz can (248 mL)1 flavourVoodoo Vanilla | 65 mg | 7.7 | 16% | 6.2 cans | Low | Below research doseIn the research range400 mg or more29% of your 225–450 mg range | alaninu.comchecked 28 Oct 2026 |
Some amounts were read off Alani Nu's label images and are still being checked against the can.
Your bodyweight
Caffeine studies use 3–6 mg per kg in one dose. Enter your weight and the table shows what one can or shot is for you. Worked out in your browser; nothing is sent or stored.
Adding coffee or a pre-workout? Use the full caffeine calculator.
Where the caffeine comes from
Caffeine sources on the label, as printed:
- Caffeine
- Guarana Seed Extract
How much caffeine comes from each source is not printed on the label; the total below is all of them together.
- Alani Nu Energy, 12 fl oz can: total 200 mg
- Alani Nu Mini Energy, 8.4 fl oz can: total 100 mg
- Alani Nu Mini Energy Elixir, 8.4 fl oz can: total 65 mg · “Contains: 65mg of caffeine and 0g sugar per can”
Compared with pre-workouts
Pre-workouts with 175–225 mg of caffeine in one serving, within 25 mg of Alani Nu Energy, 12 fl oz can, in our ranking by dose.
- Huge Supplements Wrecked 188 mg per serving
- Jocko Fuel Pre-Workout 200 mg per serving
- Transparent Labs BULK 200 mg per serving
- RAW Nutrition CBUM Essential Pre 200 mg per serving
- Thorne Advanced Pre-Workout 200 mg per serving
What else is on the label
Amounts per container, as printed. An ingredient is graded only where we have a research dose for it; vitamins and minerals aren't graded here.
Alani Nu Energy, 12 fl oz can (11 more)
| Ingredient | Per can | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin | 17 mg | Not graded |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg | Not graded |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 mcg | Not graded |
| Biotin | 30 mcg | Not graded |
| Pantothenic Acid | 5 mg | Not graded |
| Taurine | Not stated | Hidden in a blend |
| L-Theanine | Not stated | Hidden in a blend |
| L-Carnitine L-Tartrate | Not stated | Hidden in a blend |
| Panax Ginseng Root Extract | Not stated | Not graded |
| Inositol | Not stated | Not graded |
| Glucuronolactone | Not stated | Not graded |
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Alani Nu Mini Energy, 8.4 fl oz can (11 more)
| Ingredient | Per can | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin | 11 mg | Not graded |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | Not graded |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 mcg | Not graded |
| Biotin | 20 mcg | Not graded |
| Pantothenic Acid | 4 mg | Not graded |
| Taurine | Not stated | Hidden in a blend |
| L-Theanine | Not stated | Hidden in a blend |
| L-Carnitine L-Tartrate | Not stated | Hidden in a blend |
| Panax Ginseng Root Extract | Not stated | Not graded |
| Inositol | Not stated | Not graded |
| Glucuronolactone | Not stated | Not graded |
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Alani Nu Mini Energy Elixir, 8.4 fl oz can (11 more)
| Ingredient | Per can | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin | 11 mg | Not graded |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | Not graded |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 mcg | Not graded |
| Biotin | 20 mcg | Not graded |
| Pantothenic Acid | 4 mg | Not graded |
| Taurine | Not stated | Hidden in a blend |
| L-Theanine | Not stated | Hidden in a blend |
| L-Carnitine L-Tartrate | Not stated | Hidden in a blend |
| Panax Ginseng Root Extract | Not stated | Not graded |
| Inositol | Not stated | Not graded |
| Glucuronolactone | Not stated | Not graded |
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Questions
How much caffeine is in a can of Alani Nu?
A 12 fl oz can of Alani Nu Energy has 200 mg. The Alani Nu lines we checked range from 65 to 200 mg.
Which Alani Nu has the most caffeine?
Alani Nu Energy, 12 fl oz can: 200 mg.
How much caffeine is in Alani Nu per fl oz?
7.7–16.7 mg per fl oz, worked out from each label's caffeine and the container's stated volume.
How many cans of Alani Nu Energy add up to 400 mg?
2.0 cans of the 12 fl oz size. The FDA cites 400 mg a day as an amount not generally linked to negative effects for most healthy adults.
Where does Alani Nu's caffeine come from?
The labels print these caffeine sources: Caffeine; Guarana Seed Extract. Alani Nu Energy, 12 fl oz can, Alani Nu Mini Energy, 8.4 fl oz can and Alani Nu Mini Energy Elixir, 8.4 fl oz can list more than one source with one total, and don't print how much comes from each.