Calla vs Alani Nu
Alani Nu is a 200 mg caffeine can with a long flavor list. Calla is a 150 mg stick with 300 mg of Micro GLP-1. One is about taste and lift. The other adds appetite.
Two different jobs
Alani Nu Energy is a 200 mg caffeine can with one of the longest flavor lists in the category. Calla is a 150 mg caffeine stick with one flavor, cherry lime, and 300 mg of Micro GLP-1, an ingredient clinically studied to lower body fat. One is built around taste and lift. The other adds appetite to the equation.
Side by side
| Per serving | Calla | Alani Nu Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Powder stick in water | 12 oz can |
| Caffeine | 150 mg | 200 mg |
| Calories | 0 | 10 |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g |
| L-theanine | 200 mg | Yes; amount not listed |
| Taurine | 1 g | Yes; amount not listed |
| Micro GLP-1 (CQR-300) | 300 mg | None |
| B vitamins | B6 2 mg, B12 6 mcg | B3, B5, B6, B7, B12 |
| Other actives | None | L-carnitine, ginseng, guarana, inositol, glucuronolactone |
| Flavors | Cherry lime | Many |
Alani Nu figures from the brand's published label at the time of writing. Check current packaging; formulations change.
Caffeine and theanine
Both drinks pair caffeine with L-theanine, which is the right instinct. The difference is the ratio and the disclosure. Calla states 200 mg of theanine against 150 mg of caffeine, a ratio chosen for a smooth lift. Alani Nu lists theanine without an amount, against 200 mg of caffeine. If you have ever found a 200 mg can a little sharp, that is the gap.
What Alani Nu has that Calla does not
Choice. Dozens of flavors, limited editions, a can you can grab cold at a gas station. L-carnitine and ginseng. A brand built around the gym and the feed. If you want variety and a can, Alani Nu is a good one.
What Calla has that Alani Nu does not
Micro GLP-1. In a 16-week randomized, placebo-controlled trial at 300 mg a day, active GLP-1 rose 321%, energy intake fell 17.5% and body fat fell 10.9%, all versus placebo.¹ Calla also discloses every active in milligrams, has zero calories, and comes as a stick you can carry anywhere water is.
Which to pick
If taste and a cold can are what you want from an energy drink, Alani Nu. If you are holding a calorie deficit and want your daily energy drink to help with the hardest part, appetite between meals, Calla was built for that and nothing else.
Price
Calla is $54.99 for thirty sticks, $1.83 a day, or $49.99 on subscription, $1.67 a day, with free shipping in the US. Alani Nu pricing varies by retailer and pack size.
Read the full science on the Micro GLP-1 page, or see Calla vs Celsius.
¹ Medicina 62(1):41, 2026. Randomized, placebo-controlled, 16 weeks, 248 adults, 300 mg CQR-300 per day. A study of the ingredient, not of Calla. Alani Nu is a trademark of its owner, which is not affiliated with Calla. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.