Bloom Cherry Lime vs. CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade

Bloom Cherry Lime beats CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade on Shark Score, 91 to 84 (#8 and #52 of the 265 drinks we've rated). CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade has more caffeine: 300 mg in 20 fl oz to 180 mg in 12 fl oz. CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade is zero sugar; Bloom Cherry Lime isn't.

By the Sharks · Updated October 2026 · How we score

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Bloom Cherry Lime vs. CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade
Measure Bloom Cherry LimeCELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade
Shark Score 91Edge 84
Look 8/10Edge 4/10
Taste 9.1/10Edge 8.3/10
Kick 9/10Edge 8.5/10
Caffeine 180 mg 300 mg
Can size 12 fl oz 20 fl oz
Caffeine per fl oz 15 mg 15 mg
Zero sugarNoYes
BuyPrice for Bloom Cherry Lime Price for CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade

Shark Score blends the Sharks' scores with reader ratings. Look, taste and kick are the Sharks' averages out of 10. “Edge” marks the better number where higher is better; caffeine is a preference, not a score.

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Each Shark's overall score out of 10.

Each Shark's overall score for Bloom Cherry Lime and CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade
SharkBloom Cherry LimeCELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade
Jared 9.1Edge8.4

What the Sharks said

Bloom Cherry Lime

“It has the consistency of a seltzer that’s jacked to the max on flavor, while still feeling relatively healthy (if that’s possible).”Jared
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CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade

“Strong limeade, subtle cherry.”Jared
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Bloom Cherry Lime vs. CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade questions

Is Bloom Cherry Lime better than CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade?

Bloom Cherry Lime beats CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade on Shark Score, 91 to 84 (#8 and #52 of the 265 drinks we've rated). CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade has more caffeine: 300 mg in 20 fl oz to 180 mg in 12 fl oz. CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade is zero sugar; Bloom Cherry Lime isn't.

Which has more caffeine, Bloom Cherry Lime or CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade?

CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade, with 300 mg per 20 fl oz can, to 180 mg in Bloom Cherry Lime's 12 fl oz can. Per fluid ounce that's 15 mg (Bloom Cherry Lime) vs. 15 mg (CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade). The FDA's guidance for healthy adults is up to 400 mg a day.

Which do the Sharks prefer?

Of the Sharks who scored both, here's who preferred which: Jared (Bloom Cherry Lime).

Are Bloom Cherry Lime and CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade sugar-free?

Bloom Cherry Lime: has sugar. CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade: zero sugar. Formulas change, so check the can.