Cellucor C4 Ripped vs Applied Nutrition ABE Ultimate Pre-Workout
Fair comparison based on price per gram of protein, quality and more.
Verdict
Applied Nutrition ABE Ultimate Pre-Workout is the better deal at $0.96/per serving vs $1.21/per serving (21% cheaper).
| Property | ![]() Cellucor C4 Ripped | ![]() Applied Nutrition ABE Ultimate Pre-Workout Best value |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $36.21 | $28.74 |
| Price/serving | $1.21 | $0.96 |
| Servings | 30 | 30 |
| Per scoop | 5.5g | 10.5g |
| Weight | 165g | 315g |
| Clinical doses | 1 | — |
| Value score | 0.8 | — |
| Calories per shake | 5 kcal | 9 kcal |
| Type | Stimulant | Stimulant |
| Rating | ⭐ 4.3 (0 reviews) | ⭐ 4.7 (77 reviews) |

Cellucor C4 Ripped
- Price
- $36.21
- Price/serving
- $1.21
- Servings
- 30
- Per scoop
- 5.5g
- Weight
- 165g
- Clinical doses
- 1
- Value score
- 0.8
- Calories per shake
- 5 kcal
- Type
- Stimulant
- Rating
- ⭐ 4.3 (0 reviews)

Applied Nutrition ABE Ultimate Pre-Workout
Best value- Price
- $28.74
- Price/serving
- $0.96
- Servings
- 30
- Per scoop
- 10.5g
- Weight
- 315g
- Clinical doses
- —
- Value score
- —
- Calories per shake
- 9 kcal
- Type
- Stimulant
- Rating
- ⭐ 4.7 (77 reviews)

Cellucor C4 Ripped
C4 variant for the cutting phase with L-Carnitine and CLA. Less caffeine (150mg), no creatine — focused on fat burning.
Pros
- ✓ L-Carnitine for fat burning
- ✓ Creatine-free (no water retention)
- ✓ 150mg caffeine (mild)
Cons
- ✗ Low beta-alanine (1g)
- ✗ No citrulline or pump ingredients
- ✗ Small format (165g)
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Applied Nutrition ABE Ultimate Pre-Workout
Powerful pre-workout from Applied Nutrition with 200mg caffeine, 100mg TeaCrine and 3g creatine. Complete formula with 4g citrulline malate.
Pros
- ✓ Contains 3g creatine
- ✓ 4g citrulline malate
- ✓ TeaCrine for sustained energy
Cons
- ✗ External brand
- ✗ Taurine low dosed
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