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What's In A Drink?

What's In A Drink?

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At Fuelme, we understand that choosing the right hydration or energy drink can sometimes feel like navigating through a minefield due to the options. Not everybody's needs are the same, and what works for your running buddy may fall a little flat with you.

A lot depends on your fuelling style and strategy. Then there is how you are feeling, what your training aims are, climate, duration ... right down to how you slept last night. With so many variables knowing you have options that work for you can help. So a bit of trial and error and experimentation could be in order

Here are some key factors to keep in mind:

  1. Electrolytes: Electrolytes play a vital role in maintaining your body's balance during physical activity. Consider whether you prioritize drinks with these essential minerals or if this is being serves by another means.

  2. Fuelling Needs: Depending on your workout intensity, determine if you require additional fuel alongside hydration to sustain your energy levels.

  3. Flavour Preferences: Fuelme offers a range of flavors to cater to different tastes. Find a drink that suits your palate and keeps you refreshed.

  4. Sweeteners: Be mindful of how your body responds to different sweeteners to ensure a pleasant experience.

  5. Caffeinated Options: If you prefer a little extra boost there are many caffeinated hydration and energy drinks to choose from.

We have compiled a guide to help in finding the perfect hydration option to support your training and race endeavors. 

 ***This spreadsheet will evolve as products do. The information included is what was available at time of compiling; based on product labels and in some cases Brand websites. Corrections will be made as identified.
Note: All Values are Per Serve

Electrolytes (Per Serve) Disolving
Tab
Energy
Carbs(gm)
Sweetener Caffeine
Option
Neutral/
Unflavored
Option
Specific
System/Use
Multiple
Minerals
Sodium
Na(mg)
Mag.
Mg(mg)
Pot.
K(mg)
Cal.
Ca(mg)
Aviant Hydro
Aid +
Image Description
145 50 45 45 2.5 Sucrose
Glucose
Recovery
/illness
FuelX
Image Description
460 24 150 62 47.6 Dextrose
Sucrose
Endurance
Gatorade Powder
Image Description
123 - 60 - 16 Sucrose
Glucose
General
Sport
Gu Hydration Tabs
Image Description
320 - 55 - 1 Stevia Ex General
Koda
Image Description
430 20 42 12.5 1 Sorbitol General
Sport
Leppin Enduro Boost
Image Description
11 - 5 5 27 Stevia
Maltodextrin
Endurance
Maurten 320 DM
Image Description
250 - - - 79 Maltodextrin
Fructose
Endurance
Maurten 160
Image Description
100 - - - 39 Maltodextrin
Fructose
Endurance
Peak Fuel Drink
Image Description
94 7 42 10 12.5 Sucrose
Glucose
General
Sport
Powerade Powder
Image Description
136 54 14 Sucrose
Dextrose
General
sport
Pure Endurance
Image Description
200 50 60 21 Sucrose
Glucose
General Sport
Pure Hydration
Image Description
100 25 30 20 12.5 Sucrose
Glucose
General Sport
Saltstick Drink
Image Description
430 22 120 44 3 Stevia General
sport
sFuels Primed
Image Description
1 Monk
Fruit
Low Carb
System
sFuels Race DM
sfuels
250 90 60 30 15 Monk
Fruit
Low Carb
System
SIS Beta Fuel DM
Image Description
100 98 Maltodextrin
Fructose
Endurance
SIS Go Electrolytes
Image Description
200 36 Aspartame Endurance
SIS Hydro Tabs
Image Description
388 - - - 1 Sucralose General
Sport
SOS Hydration
Image Description
350 35 190 3 Stevia Ex Lifestyle
Sport
Tailwind
Image Description
85 - 25 - 50 Glucose
Sucrose
Endurance
Torq Energy
Image Description
279 6 84 27 30 Maltodextrin
Fructose
Endurance
All Sports
Torq Hydration
Image Description
275 6 63 26 16 Maltodextrin
Fructose
All Sports
Indoor
Training
Ucan
Image Description
170 80 21 Stevia Ex Low Carb
Fuel System