Celsius is one of the best-known zero-sugar energy drinks. Celsius says its cans contain 200mg of caffeine (Celsius essential facts), that all Celsius energy drinks are zero sugar and sweetened with sucralose, and that its MetaPlus blend contains green tea extract, guarana seed extract, ginger root extract and chromium (Celsius label guide).
If you want a different caffeine amount, a different sweetener, no sweetener at all, or a shorter label, here are several alternatives compared on what their labels say.
Full disclosure: Bare Brew is our own product, and it's in this comparison. The options are in no ranked order. Every competitor figure links to that brand's own website and was checked on October 30, 2026. Where a brand's page didn't state a figure, the table says "see label". Retail prices change by store and region, so we don't quote competitor prices.
Celsius vs. Alternatives: Label Comparison
| Product | Serving | Caffeine | Sugar | Calories | Sweetener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celsius | 12 oz | 200mg | Zero sugar | See label | Sucralose |
| Bare Brew (our product) | 12 fl oz | 320mg | 0g | 20 | None |
| ZOA Energy | 12 oz / 16 oz | 160mg / 210mg | Sugar-free | See label | Sucralose, acesulfame potassium |
| Zevia Kola Energy | See label | 120mg | 0g | 0 | Stevia extract |
| Yerba Madre Sparkling Cranberry Pomegranate | 12 fl oz | 115mg | 17g (15g added) | 80 | Cane sugar |
| Red Bull Sugarfree | 8.4 fl oz | 80mg | 0g | 10 | Sucralose, acesulfame K |
Celsius says its cans contain 200mg of caffeine and refers to 12 oz cans in its serving guidance. Figures checked October 30, 2026.
Bare Brew Cold Brew (Our Product)
Caffeine: 320mg | Sugar: 0g | Calories: 20 | Total carbohydrate: 5g | Ingredients: 2
No sugar. No dairy. Bare ingredients, a special blend of coffee and water: Honduran Arabica and filtered water. No sweeteners of any kind. The caffeine comes from the coffee itself: 320mg per 12 fl oz can, against the 200mg per can Celsius lists.
Where Celsius differs: many more flavors, sparkling, and sold in many more stores. 320mg is a lot of caffeine for one can, and Bare Brew is not recommended for children, people who are pregnant or nursing, or anyone sensitive to caffeine.
The two labels, side by side
| Per can | Celsius | Bare Brew |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine | 200mg | 320mg (12 fl oz) |
| Sugar | Zero | 0g |
| Sweetener | Sucralose | None |
| Ingredients named | MetaPlus blend: green tea extract, guarana seed extract, ginger root extract, chromium (full list on the can) | 2: coffee and water |
Celsius figures from celsius.com, checked October 30, 2026.
ZOA Energy
Caffeine: 160mg per 12 oz, 210mg per 16 oz | Sugar: sugar-free | Sweeteners: sucralose and acesulfame potassium
ZOA's FAQ says its caffeine is sourced from green coffee and green tea (ZOA FAQ).
Zevia Kola Energy
Caffeine: 120mg | Sugar: 0g | Calories: 0 | Ingredients listed: 5
If your issue with Celsius is the sucralose, Zevia uses stevia. Its page lists carbonated water, natural flavors, citric acid, stevia extract and caffeine, and says Zevia products are sweetened only with purified stevia extract (Zevia Kola Energy).
Yerba Madre Sparkling Cranberry Pomegranate
Caffeine: 115mg per 12 fl oz can | Sugar: 17g total (15g added) | Calories: 80
A sparkling yerba mate drink with organic yerba mate brew, cane sugar, fruit juice concentrates, natural flavors, citric acid and caffeine on its ingredient list (Yerba Madre product page).
Red Bull Sugarfree
Caffeine: 80mg per 8.4 fl oz | Sugars: 0g | Calories: 10
Red Bull's page lists sucralose and acesulfame K as the sweeteners, plus taurine and B-group vitamins (Red Bull Sugarfree ingredients).
What's in a Can of Bare Brew
No sugar. No dairy. Bare ingredients, a special blend of coffee and water: filtered water and Honduran Arabica. Each 12 fl oz can has 320mg of caffeine, 20 calories, 0g sugar and 5g total carbohydrate. Bare Brew is our own product. The 12-Pack is $53.99 ($4.50/can).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much caffeine is in Celsius?
Celsius says its cans contain 200mg of caffeine, and its serving guidance refers to 12 oz cans (Celsius). Check the label on the specific product you buy.
Does Celsius use artificial sweeteners?
Celsius says its energy drinks are sweetened with sucralose and are zero sugar (Celsius label guide).
Why are people looking for Celsius alternatives?
Common reasons include wanting more or less caffeine than 200mg, preferring a different sweetener or none, wanting a shorter ingredient list, or simply wanting something different.
What has more caffeine than Celsius?
Of the options above, Bare Brew lists 320mg per 12 fl oz can and ZOA lists 210mg per 16 oz. Compare per fluid ounce too, since can sizes differ.
Is there a Celsius alternative with no sweetener?
Of the options above, Bare Brew lists no sweetener: its two ingredients are Honduran Arabica coffee and filtered water. Black coffee you brew yourself is another unsweetened option.
How much caffeine is in a can of Bare Brew?
Each 12 fl oz can has 320mg of caffeine. FDA says up to 400mg a day is an amount not generally associated with negative effects for most healthy adults. Bare Brew is not recommended for children, people who are pregnant or nursing, or anyone sensitive to caffeine.
For more comparisons, see our Bare Brew vs Celsius label comparison and our cold brew caffeine guide.
This article is general information, not medical advice. Bare Brew is a coffee drink, not a treatment for any condition. Each 12 fl oz can has 320mg of caffeine. It's not recommended for children, people who are pregnant or nursing, or anyone sensitive to caffeine. If you take medication or have a health condition, talk to your doctor about caffeine.
