Intake Pre-Workout
vs Raw Essential Charged Pre Workout
Ingredient & Score Comparison
Last updated: Feb 2026
PwrRanks Verdict
Score Comparison
Objective scores based on ingredient dosing — 0 to 1 scale
Intake Pre-Workout's formula has 8g L-Citrulline and 2.5g Betaine Anhydrous, which contribute to a higher pump score.
Raw Essential Charged Pre Workout delivers more performance per dollar than Intake Pre-Workout — based on how both products compare to the broader pre-workout market.
Ingredient Comparison
Intake vs Raw Essential Charged — dosing per serving
| Ingredient | Objective | Intake | Raw Essential Charged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine Yield | Energy | 300mg | 350mg |
| Theobromine | Energy | 100mg | 100mg |
| L-Citrulline | Pump | 8g | 6g |
| Betaine Anhydrous | Pump | 2.5g | — |
| Sodium | Pump | 200mg | 75mg |
| L-Tyrosine | Focus | 2g | 2g |
| Alpha-GPC | Focus | — | 400mg |
| Citicoline | Focus | 250mg | — |
| Beta-Alanine | - | 3.2g | 3.2g |
| Dynamine | - | — | 156mg |
| ElevATP | - | 150mg | — |
| Senactiv | - | 50mg | — |
| Calcium | - | — | 40mg |
| Vitamin B12 | - | — | 10mcg |
Who Should Buy Each
Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance
Choose Intake If…
- ✓You want sustained energy without extreme stimulation
Choose Raw Essential Charged If…
- ✓You want a high energy formula without exotic stimulants
- ✓Mind-muscle connection is as important to you as raw energy
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about these two pre-workouts
Raw Essential Charged Pre Workout has 350mg total caffeine per serving compared to 300mg in Intake 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.