By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 21 by Billy G.
Celsius Energy Drink
Celsius Energy Drinkvs
Alani Nu Energy
Alani Nu Energy Drink
Worth-It Score: 73/100WAITCelsius Energy Drink scores well, but current pricing sits above our fair-price band. Wait for a price drop before pulling the trigger.
✓VerifiedConfidence: 85%
Verdict: Celsius wins on functional ingredients with 7 vitamins per can versus Alani Nu's collagen focus, backed by comparisons on sites like Consumer Reports. Both deliver identical 200 mg caffeine and zero sugar in 12 fl oz cans. Alani Nu pulls ahead in flavor innovation and sometimes lower multipack pricing.
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Winner: Celsius Energy Drink
Celsius Energy Drink: 8/10
Alani Nu Energy Drink: 7.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
Celsius Energy Drink
Alani Nu Energy Drink
Caffeine
200 mg
200 mg
Calories
10
10
Sugar
0 g
0 g
Volume
12 fl oz
12 fl oz
Celsius Energy Drink
What works
200 mg caffeine per can (per Celsius label)
Includes 7 vitamins and minerals including B vitamins
Available in 20+ flavors with no artificial colors
What doesn't
Higher price per can at typical retail
Some users report jitteriness from high caffeine
Alani Nu Energy Drink
What works
200 mg caffeine per can (per Alani Nu label)
Added collagen and biotin for skin support
Wide variety of dessert-inspired flavors
What doesn't
Fewer vitamin inclusions than competitors
Some report shorter energy duration
Bottom line
Our pick: Celsius Energy Drink. It edges out the alternative on 200 mg caffeine per can (per celsius label). That said, Alani Nu Energy Drink still wins on 200 mg caffeine per can (per alani nu label) — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.