Intake Pre-Workout
vs Ryse Sour Punch
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.
Intake Pre-Workout's formula has 2g L-Tyrosine and 250mg Citicoline, which contribute to a higher focus score.
Ryse Sour Punch 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 Ryse Sour Punch — dosing per serving
| Ingredient | Objective | Intake | Ryse Sour Punch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine Yield | Energy | 300mg | 300mg |
| Theobromine | Energy | 100mg | 100mg |
| L-Citrulline | Pump | 8g | 4.5g |
| Betaine Anhydrous | Pump | 2.5g | — |
| Sodium | Pump | 200mg | 100mg |
| L-Tyrosine | Focus | 2g | — |
| Citicoline | Focus | 250mg | — |
| L-Theanine | Focus | — | 50mg |
| Beta-Alanine | - | 3.2g | 3.5g |
| Choline Bitartrate | - | — | 500mg |
| ElevATP | - | 150mg | — |
| Potassium | - | — | 100mg |
| Senactiv | - | 50mg | — |
| Vitamin C | - | — | 9mg |
Who Should Buy Each
Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance
Choose Intake If…
- ✓Pump and vascularity are a priority in your training
Choose Ryse Sour Punch If…
- ✓You want some pump support without it dominating the formula
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about these two pre-workouts
They're tied — both have 300mg total caffeine per serving.
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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.