Energon Pre Workout
vs Gorilla Mode Nitric
Ingredient & Score Comparison
Last updated: Feb 2026
PwrRanks Verdict
Score Comparison
Objective scores based on ingredient dosing — 0 to 1 scale
Energon Pre Workout's formula has 250mg Citicoline and 10mg Huperzine, which contribute to a higher focus score.
Energon Pre Workout delivers more performance per dollar than Gorilla Mode Nitric — based on how both products compare to the broader pre-workout market.
Ingredient Comparison
Energon vs Gorilla Mode Nitric — dosing per serving
| Ingredient | Objective | Energon | Gorilla Mode Nitric |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-Citrulline | Pump | 8g | 5g |
| Betaine Anhydrous | Pump | 2.5g | 2g |
| Glycerol | Pump | — | 2g |
| Taurine | Pump | — | 1.5g |
| Agmatine | Pump | — | 500mg |
| Casein Hydrolysate | Pump | 254mg | 254mg |
| Sodium | Pump | — | 210mg |
| Citicoline | Focus | 250mg | — |
| Huperzine | Focus | 10mg | — |
| Beta-Alanine | - | 3.2g | — |
| Creatine Monohydrate | - | — | 2.5g |
| Malic Acid | - | — | 1.5g |
| Chloride | - | 1g | — |
| enfinity | - | 300mg | — |
| Senactiv | - | 50mg | — |
| Niacin | - | — | 32mg |
Who Should Buy Each
Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance
Choose Energon If…
- ✓You want sharp mental focus that lasts through the full session
- ✓Pump and vascularity are a priority in your training
Choose Gorilla Mode Nitric If…
- ✓You enjoy hydration-based pump ingredients that give a swollen and full look during training
- ✓You're looking for a pump-dominant formula
- ✓You do not like the Beta-Alanine tingles
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about these two pre-workouts
Both are low-stim or stimulant-free (0mcg or less 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.