What's the Difference Between C4 and Ghost? 200 vs 300mg

C4 Original and Ghost Legend V4 are two pre-workout powders, and this comparison covers only those powders, not the energy-drink cans that share the names. Per scoop, the C4 Original label lists 200 mg of caffeine, 2 g of beta-alanine, 1.2 g of L-citrulline and 1 g of creatine nitrate in an 8.9 g scoop. The Ghost Legend V4 label lists 300 mg of natural caffeine, 3,200 mg of beta-alanine and 6,000 mg of L-citrulline in a 22 g scoop, with no creatine listed. The figures below come from the label panels so you can compare them directly.

Key takeaways

• C4 Original (8.9 g scoop) lists 200 mg caffeine, 2 g CarnoSyn beta-alanine, 1.2 g L-citrulline and 1 g creatine nitrate.
• Ghost Legend V4 (22 g scoop) lists 300 mg Natural Caffeine, 3,200 mg beta-alanine and 6,000 mg L-citrulline, with no creatine on the panel.
• Both panels list sucralose and acesulfame potassium. C4 uses spirulina extract for color, while Legend V4 uses beta-carotene and vegetable juice powder.

What Is in C4 Original vs Ghost Legend V4 Per Scoop?

Both products list 10 calories and 0 g of added sugars per serving, and both containers hold 30 servings. The scoops differ in weight, at 8.9 g for C4 Original and 22 g for Legend V4.

Per serving (from each label panel)	C4 Original, Icy Blue Razz	Ghost Legend V4, Orange Cream
Serving size	8.9 g (approx. 1 level scoop)	1 scoop (22 g)
Servings per container	30	30
Calories	10	10
Total carbohydrate	1 g	2 g
Total sugars / added sugars	0 g / 0 g	0 g / 0 g
Caffeine	200 mg (caffeine anhydrous)	300 mg (natural caffeine)
Beta-alanine	2 g (CarnoSyn)	3,200 mg
L-citrulline	1.2 g (plus 1.2 g L-arginine)	6,000 mg
Creatine	1 g creatine nitrate	None listed
Sweeteners	Sucralose, acesulfame potassium	Sucralose, acesulfame potassium
Color	Spirulina extract	Beta-carotene, vegetable juice powder

Because the Legend V4 scoop is more than twice the weight of the C4 scoop, equal-sounding scoops do not hold equal amounts. Ghost's product description says V4 has 'MORE GRAMS PER SERVING' than the original GHOST LEGEND formula, but it does not state a percentage increase.

How Much Caffeine Is in C4 Original vs Ghost Legend V4 Per Scoop?

C4 Original lists 200 mg of caffeine per 8.9 g scoop, and Ghost Legend V4 lists 300 mg of Natural Caffeine per 22 g scoop. The C4 amount is caffeine anhydrous inside a 205 mg Explosive Energy & Focus Complex.

The Ghost 300 mg sits within a GHOST SMART ENERGY group that also lists theobromine 100 mg and NeuroFactor Coffee fruit extract 100 mg. The panel does not say whether those ingredients add any caffeine, and the source of the natural caffeine is not disclosed.

For most adults, the FDA has cited 400 milligrams a day as an amount not generally associated with negative effects, and sensitivity varies widely. That is a daily figure, so it does not account for caffeine from coffee, tea, or other products. Sensitivity differs between people, so the adult figure does not describe every reader.

Some comparison pages still quote about 150 mg for C4 Original. The current label panel read here shows 200 mg, and the label is the figure to use. Only the Icy Blue Razz and Orange Cream panels were read, so whether other flavors use identical doses is not disclosed.

How Much Beta-Alanine and L-Citrulline Is in C4 Original vs Ghost Legend V4 Per Scoop?

Legend V4 lists more grams of both amino acids per scoop, at 3,200 mg of beta-alanine against 2 g and 6,000 mg of L-citrulline against 1.2 g. The panels do not state why these amounts were chosen or whether they match any study dose.

Does C4 have beta-alanine?

Yes, C4 Original lists 2 g of CarnoSyn Beta-Alanine in each 8.9 g scoop. The same Muscular Endurance & Performance Booster also lists 1.2 g of L-Citrulline and 1.2 g of L-Arginine, plus 100 mg of lentil peptides.

How much L-citrulline is in Ghost Legend V4 per scoop?

Ghost Legend V4 lists 6,000 mg of L-Citrulline (Vegan Fermented) per 22 g scoop. That GHOST LEGEND group also lists 2,500 mg betaine anhydrous and 100 mg Senactiv.

Does C4 Original Have Creatine Nitrate and Does Ghost Legend V4 Have Any Creatine?

C4 Original lists 1 g of creatine nitrate (as NO3-T) per 8.9 g scoop, while the Ghost Legend V4 panel read here lists no creatine.

Does C4 have creatine?

Yes, the C4 Original panel lists Creatine Nitrate (as NO3-T) 1 g as its own line after the Muscular Endurance & Performance Booster.

Does Ghost Legend V4 have any creatine?

Not on the panel read here. Its GHOST LEGEND group lists betaine anhydrous instead.

Which Sweeteners and Colors Are Listed on C4 Original vs Ghost Legend V4?

Both panels list sucralose and acesulfame potassium as sweeteners. C4 Original lists spirulina extract as its color, and Ghost Legend V4 lists beta-carotene and vegetable juice powder.

• C4 Other Ingredients: Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Calcium Silicate, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Spirulina Extract (color).
• Ghost Other Ingredients: Natural Flavors, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Calcium Silicate, Sucralose, Tartaric Acid, Beta-Carotene (for color), Acesulfame Potassium, Vegetable Juice Powder (for color).

C4's product page states 'ZERO sugar or artificial colors,' and the Ghost badges read Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free, Soy Free and Sugar Free. Those are manufacturer statements, so the panel is the detail to check. Note that C4's 'artificial' term appears in the flavor line, not the color line.

Are C4 Original and Ghost Legend V4 Safe for Kids, Teens, and Caffeine-Sensitive Adults?

Neither label nor the regulator pages cited here sets a safe amount for children, teenagers, or people sensitive to caffeine. The FDA's 400 mg figure is framed for most adults, and no pediatric caffeine threshold appears in the cited material, so this article does not set one.

Is Ghost Legend pre workout safe?

FDA states that supplement firms are responsible for evaluating the safety and labeling of their products before marketing. The Legend V4 label shows the amounts listed, but it does not show how any individual will respond to 300 mg of caffeine or the amino acid doses.

How Do You Check a Pre-Workout Label for Per-Scoop Amounts Before Buying?

Read the Supplement Facts panel on the package you hold, because formulas change between versions and flavors.

• Confirm the serving size in grams and the servings per container. C4 lists 8.9 g and 30 servings, and Legend V4 lists 22 g and 30 servings.
• Find each caffeine line and note the source it names, such as Caffeine Anhydrous or Natural Caffeine.
• Compare amino acids in the same unit. C4 lists beta-alanine and L-citrulline in grams, and Legend V4 lists them in milligrams.
• Check the creatine line. Creatine nitrate appears on C4 Original, and no creatine appears on Legend V4.
• Read Other Ingredients for sweeteners and colors, not just front-of-package claims.
• Price per serving is not disclosed in these sources, so that comparison requires the shelf price and serving count.

Per-serving labeling is also the starting point for other supplement comparisons, such as Thorne or ON Creatine? Both 5 g; Thorne Is NSF Certified. For the canned drinks that share these brand names, see C4 Energy vs Celsius Caffeine: 200 mg in 16 oz vs 200 mg in 12 oz.