During-effort fuel · drink mix · reviewed 3 Sep 2026
TORQ Energy Drink 47
At 7.9 cents a gram of carbohydrate, this is the priciest drink mix per gram in the catalog, edging out Precision Fuel & Hydration's Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix and Nuun Endurance, both at 7.1 cents.
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
6 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 | TORQ TORQ Energy Drink | Tailwind Nutrition Tailwind Endurance Fuel | Skratch Labs Skratch Labs Super High-Carb Sport Drink Mix | Maurten Maurten Drink Mix 320 | Science in Sport SiS Beta Fuel 80 Drink Mix | Precision Fuel & Hydration Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall scoreAn average of the various variables measured. | 47 | 48 | 50 | 65 | 66 | 54 |
| CarbohydrateHow much fuel one sachet carries. | 30 g | 25 g | 50 g | 80 g | 80 g | 30 g |
| Glucose : fructoseGoverns how fast you absorb it. More fructose, higher ceiling. | 1 : 0.5 | n/d | n/d | n/d | 1 : 0.8 | 1 : 0.5 |
| SodiumAgainst 400 to 1000 mg an hour typically lost in sweat. | 279 mg | 310 mg | 200 mg | 245 mg | 4 mg | 500 mg |
| ProvenanceWhether that ratio is read off the panel, computed from it, or inferred. | Stated | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Stated | Stated |
| Price per sachetWhat one costs. Not comparable across sachet sizes. | $2.38 | $1.03 | $2.62 | $3.64 | $3.87 | $2.13 |
| Cost per gramThe only price that compares across sachet sizes. | 7.9 cents | 4.1 cents | 5.2 cents | 4.5 cents | 4.8 cents | 7.1 cents |
| Sachets for 90 g/hrHow many you open an hour to hold a 90 g/hr target. | 3.0 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 3.0 |
Verdict
what it does · what it costsWhat it does well
- 5 electrolytes -- sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium and magnesium -- more than most drink mixes here disclose.
- 279 mg of sodium a sachet, more than NEVERSECOND's C30 Sports Drink (200 mg), though less than Precision's 500 mg.
- 2:1 maltodextrin:fructose is stated by the brand, not left to be inferred.
- Sold as single sachets as well as bulk tubs, so you can buy exactly the quantity you need.
What it costs you
- 7.9 cents a gram of carbohydrate is the most expensive drink mix per gram in this catalog.
- 30 g of carbohydrate per 500 ml is on the low end for a drink mix -- SiS Beta Fuel 80 and Maurten Drink Mix 320 both carry more than double the carbs per bottle.
- No caffeine in the standard line; the Cola Caffeine version is a separate SKU.
- UK brand -- the US price here comes from TORQ's own US site rather than a large multi-brand retailer.
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 want a stated 2:1 ratio and a full 5-electrolyte blend and don't mind paying more per gram for it.
- You're already fueling with TORQ gels and want a matching drink mix.
Look elsewhere if
- You're optimizing cost per gram of carbohydrate -- Tailwind (4.1 cents) and SiS GO Energy Drink Powder (3 cents) are both far cheaper.
- You want a high-carb bottle for fewer refills -- SiS Beta Fuel 80 or Maurten 320 carry more than double the carbs per serving.