During-effort fuel · drink mix · reviewed 26 Aug 2026
Maurten Drink Mix 320 65
The liquid version of Maurten's hydrogel approach: 80 g of carbohydrate and 245 mg of sodium in one 500 ml bottle, at the same premium pricing that defines the Gel 100.
Score breakdown
Each dimension below is scored 0 to 100 against a fixed scale, not against the rest of the catalog, so adding a product never moves this number. The overall score is the average of the dimensions this product declares data for. How the scales are set →
Comparison
5 of 17 drink mixes heldPrices per single sachet at the cheapest box size we track. Best in green, worst in red, across the gels shown.
| Measure | Maurten Maurten Drink Mix 320 | Tailwind Nutrition Tailwind Endurance Fuel | Skratch Labs Skratch Labs Super High-Carb Sport Drink Mix | Science in Sport SiS Beta Fuel 80 Drink Mix | Precision Fuel & Hydration Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix |
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| Overall scoreAn average of the various variables measured. | 65 | 48 | 50 | 66 | 54 | |
| CarbohydrateHow much fuel one sachet carries. | 80 g | 25 g | 50 g | 80 g | 30 g | |
| Glucose : fructoseGoverns how fast you absorb it. More fructose, higher ceiling. | n/d | n/d | n/d | 1 : 0.8 | 1 : 0.5 | |
| SodiumAgainst 400 to 1000 mg an hour typically lost in sweat. | 245 mg | 310 mg | 200 mg | 4 mg | 500 mg | |
| ProvenanceWhether that ratio is read off the panel, computed from it, or inferred. | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Stated | Stated | |
| Price per sachetWhat one costs. Not comparable across sachet sizes. | $3.64 | $1.03 | $2.62 | $3.87 | $2.13 | |
| Cost per gramThe only price that compares across sachet sizes. | 4.5 cents | 4.1 cents | 5.2 cents | 4.8 cents | 7.1 cents | |
| Sachets for 90 g/hrHow many you open an hour to hold a 90 g/hr target. | 1.1 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 3.0 |
Verdict
what it does · what it costsWhat it does well
- 80 g of carbohydrate in a single 500 ml bottle, among the most carbohydrate per bottle of any drink mix here.
- 245 mg of sodium, a real contribution rather than a token amount.
- Four-ingredient label, consistent with Maurten's gel.
What it costs you
- 4.6 cents a gram, more than Tailwind or 4Endurance's drink for the same nutrient.
- No stated glucose:fructose ratio, the same gap as the Gel 100.
- Not sold as a single sachet at retail; you need to buy the full box to get this per-unit price.
Where to buy
Prices and links as last checked. The price next to the name above is per unit at the cheapest box size we track; a single-unit price below may run higher.
Who this is for
the numbers, appliedThe field tells you what it is. This is who should act on it.
Worth the money if
- You already use and trust Maurten's gel and want the same approach in liquid form.
- You want a high-carb, high-sodium bottle without adding a separate electrolyte tab.
Look elsewhere if
- You want the lowest cost per gram of carbohydrate.
- You want a declared absorption ratio to plan around.