Kaged Sport Pre-Workout
vs V1 Pre Workout
Ingredient & Score Comparison
Last updated: Feb 2026
PwrRanks Verdict
Score Comparison
Objective scores based on ingredient dosing — 0 to 1 scale
V1 Pre Workout's formula has 8g L-Citrulline and 2.5g Betaine Anhydrous, which contribute to a higher pump score.
V1 Pre Workout's formula has 2g L-Tyrosine and 500mg DMAE, which contribute to a higher focus score.
Kaged Sport Pre-Workout delivers more performance per dollar than V1 Pre Workout — based on how both products compare to the broader pre-workout market.
Ingredient Comparison
Kaged Sport vs V1 — dosing per serving
| Ingredient | Objective | Kaged Sport | V1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine Yield | Energy | 188mg | 202mg |
| Theobromine | Energy | — | 100mg |
| L-Citrulline | Pump | 3.5g | 8g |
| Betaine Anhydrous | Pump | 1.3g | 2.5g |
| Taurine | Pump | 2g | — |
| Sodium | Pump | 45mg | — |
| L-Tyrosine | Focus | 500mg | 2g |
| DMAE | Focus | — | 500mg |
| Huperzine | Focus | — | 200mcg |
| Beta-Alanine | - | 1.6g | 3.2g |
| L-Arginine | - | — | 1g |
| Cholidine | - | — | 950mg |
| Coconut Fruit Water Powder | - | 500mg | — |
| Choline Bitartrate | - | — | 380mg |
| L-Norvaline | - | — | 200mg |
| Vitamin C | - | — | 200mg |
| ProGBB | - | — | 20mg |
| MaxCatalyst™ | - | — | 2mg |
Who Should Buy Each
Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance
Choose Kaged Sport If…
- ✓You want some pump support without it dominating the formula
- ✓You're newer to pre-workouts and want a well-rounded starting point
Choose V1 If…
- ✓You want sharp mental focus that lasts through the full session
- ✓Pump and vascularity are a priority in your training
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about these two pre-workouts
V1 Pre Workout has 202mg total caffeine per serving compared to 188mg in Kaged Sport Pre-Workout.
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How PwrRanks Scores Pre-Workouts
Our methodology
PwrRanks scores every pre-workout by analyzing its ingredient label algorithmically. We generate four objective scores — Energy, Pump, Focus, and Value — that reflect what's in the tub, not how the product is marketed. Value scores are calculated using live pricing data to reflect real cost-per-serving at time of comparison.