Rockstar Energy Original

Availability last checked Sep 7, 2026

260More calories than 99% of the drinks we track

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Caffeine: 160mg; ≈ 1.5 cups of coffee
Sugar: 63g
Calories: 260

How it compares

vs. 859 drinks

Caffeine: 160mg
Sugar: 63g
Calories: 260

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Ingredients & nutrition facts

Carbonated Water
Sugar
Glucose Syrup
Citric Acid
Taurine
Natural and Artificial Flavor
Sodium Citrate
Caffeine
Caramel Color
Glucuronolactone
Sodium Benzoate (Preservative)
Potassium Sorbate (Preservative)
Inositol
L-Carnitine
Guarana Seed Extract
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
Milk Thistle Extract
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Yellow 5
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)

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Frequently asked questions

How much caffeine is in Rockstar Energy Original?: Rockstar Energy Original by Rockstar contains 160mg of caffeine per can.
How much sugar is in Rockstar Energy Original?: Rockstar Energy Original contains 63g of sugar per can and is not marketed as sugar-free.
How many calories are in Rockstar Energy Original?: Rockstar Energy Original has 260 calories per can.
How does the caffeine in Rockstar Energy Original compare to daily guidelines?: One can (16 fl oz): 160 mg caffeine (about 10 mg per fl oz), about half the FDA's 400 mg a day guideline for healthy adults.
Does Rockstar Energy Original have more caffeine than a cup of coffee?: Yes. At 160 mg, Rockstar Energy Original has about as much caffeine as 1.5 cups of brewed coffee (an 8 oz cup of brewed coffee has about 95 mg, per the USDA).
What sweetens Rockstar Energy Original?: Contains 63 g sugar.

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Rockstar Energy Original

Availability last checked Sep 7, 2026

260More calories than 99% of the drinks we track

lifestyle

Caffeine

160mg

≈ 1.5 cups of coffee

Sugar

63g

Calories

260

How it compares

vs. 859 drinks

Caffeine: 160mg
Sugar: 63g
Calories: 260

Based on every drink in our catalog. See the category-wide data

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Ingredients & nutrition facts

Carbonated Water
Sugar
Glucose Syrup
Citric Acid
Taurine
Natural and Artificial Flavor
Sodium Citrate
Caffeine
Caramel Color
Glucuronolactone
Sodium Benzoate (Preservative)
Potassium Sorbate (Preservative)
Inositol
L-Carnitine
Guarana Seed Extract
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
Milk Thistle Extract
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Yellow 5
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)

Label not yet re-checked

Frequently asked questions

How much caffeine is in Rockstar Energy Original?

Rockstar Energy Original by Rockstar contains 160mg of caffeine per can.

How much sugar is in Rockstar Energy Original?

Rockstar Energy Original contains 63g of sugar per can and is not marketed as sugar-free.

How many calories are in Rockstar Energy Original?

Rockstar Energy Original has 260 calories per can.

How does the caffeine in Rockstar Energy Original compare to daily guidelines?

One can (16 fl oz): 160 mg caffeine (about 10 mg per fl oz), about half the FDA's 400 mg a day guideline for healthy adults.

Does Rockstar Energy Original have more caffeine than a cup of coffee?

Yes. At 160 mg, Rockstar Energy Original has about as much caffeine as 1.5 cups of brewed coffee (an 8 oz cup of brewed coffee has about 95 mg, per the USDA).

What sweetens Rockstar Energy Original?

Contains 63 g sugar.