Caffeine in Food

Guarana

Guarana
Caffeine
47 mg
per gram
MODERATE
This item contains moderate levels of caffeine

Guarana is a natural source of caffeine derived from the seeds of the Guarana Paullinia cupana plant, which is native to South America.

The native people in the Amazon region of South America have been using it for centuries as a way to boost energy, but this herb gained popularity in the west after it was added to soft drinks and energy drinks.

Guarana Seed's Caffeine

Guarana seeds contain 3.6% - 5.8% caffeine by weight (src.), so if we take the average of that range (4.7%) then 1 gram (1000 mg) of guarana seeds would contain on average 47 mg of caffeine.

Guarana Extract

Guarana extract is a concentrated form of guarana caffeine. In this case guarana seeds are processed to remove the caffeine they contain.

Many guarana based products contain guarana extract and not whole or ground guarana seeds, which boosts the caffeine content.

Popular Guarana Based Supplements

Product (Guarana Type) serving size Caffeine
Gaurana Energizer (extract) 1 tablet 200 mg
KAL Guarana (seed) 1 tablet 28 mg
Swanson Guarana (seed) 1 capsule 30 mg
GNC Guarana (extract) 1 capsule 90 mg
Gaurana Max (extract) 2 capsules 200 mg
Use guarana based products with caution especially those containing guarana extract. Keep these supplements out of the reach of children.

Where to buy

Guarana Antarctica, The Brazilian Original Guarana Soda, Regular, 11.83 fl oz (Pack of 12)
Amazon.com price $15.99 ($1.33 / Count)
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Nutricost Guarana 1000mg Serving, 150 Vegetarian Capsules - Natural Herbal Brazilian Caffeine Energizer Supplement
Amazon.com price $12.49 ($0.08 / Count)
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Nutricost Guarana Extract Powder 100 Grams - Natural Brazilian Herbal Caffeine/Energizer Supplement
Amazon.com price $12.99 ($3.71 / Ounce)
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Ingredients in Guarana

Guarana Seeds Or Guarana Seed Extract.

Is Guarana high in caffeine?

Sources

Duke, J. CRC Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, CRC Press, 1985. See other references.

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