GU Roctane Energy & Hydration Drink Mix

GU Roctane Energy & Hydration Drink Mix has 320 mg sodium and 16 g sugar per serving mixed with 21 fl oz (621 mL) of water. That works out to 515 mg sodium per liter as mixed, with 9.5% carbohydrate, which is in our moderate sodium band. A 12 fl oz glass has 143 kcal.

  • Contains sugar
  • Caffeine in some flavors
  • No artificial sweeteners
  • Hypertonic (estimate)

Tonicity is estimated from carbohydrate concentration alone. How we define these.

GU Roctane Energy & Hydration Drink Mix packaging
Sodium per liter
515 mg
Sugar per 12 fl oz
9.1 g
Calories per 12 fl oz
143 kcal
Caffeine per serving
0 to 35 mg
Cost per serving
$2.25

Nutrition facts

Label values scaled to a common volume. "Not on label" means the label we checked does not list it.

Nutrition as mixedLabel serving is 2 scoops (65g), 21 fl oz (621 mL) of finished drink.
NutrientPer label servingPer 12 fl ozPer liter
Calories250 kcal143 kcal403 kcal
Total carbohydrate59 g34 g95 g
Total sugars16 g9.1 g26 g
Added sugars16 g9.1 g26 g
Sodium320 mg183 mg515 mg
Potassiumnot on labelnot on labelnot on label
Magnesiumnot on labelnot on labelnot on label
Calciumnot on labelnot on labelnot on label
Chloridenot on labelnot on labelnot on label
Caffeine35 mg20 mg56 mg
Carbohydrate concentration9.5% (g per 100 ml)
Sodium to potassium ration/a

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Serving and mixing

Label serving
2 scoops (65g)
Finished drink per serving
21 fl oz (621 mL)
Servings per container
24
How to mix
2 scoops in 21 fl oz (621 ml) of water, per the canister copy quoted by Running Warehouse ('2 scoops for 21 fluid ounces'). The brand page gives no water volume in text. Also sold as single-serve packets (box of 10).

Flavors

  • Lemon Berry
  • Summit Tea
  • Tropical Fruit
  • Grape
  • Strawberry Hibiscus

Flavors with a different label

  • Grape: Caffeine 0 mg (other flavors 35 mg).
  • Strawberry Hibiscus: Caffeine 0 mg (other flavors 35 mg).

The tables above use the main label panel.

Ingredients

Maltodextrin, Fructose, Natural Flavors, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Taurine, L-Leucine, L-Valine, Beta-Alanine, Potassium Citrate, White Tea (Leaf) Extract (Contains Caffeine), L-Isoleucine, Turmeric (as Color).

Closest alternatives

The nearest products by sodium per liter, carb % and format. Other brands come first.

  • UCAN Energy Drink Mix packaging
    UCAN Energy Drink MixUCAN · Powder tub
    Sodium per liter, UCAN Energy Drink Mix: 717 mg/L, in the Moderate band (230 to 920 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.

    717 mg sodium per liter (this one: 515), 8.9% carbs (this one: 9.5%), same format.

  • Hammer Nutrition HEED Sports Drink packaging
    Hammer Nutrition HEED Sports DrinkHammer Nutrition · Powder tub
    Sodium per liter, Hammer Nutrition HEED Sports Drink: 423 mg/L, in the Moderate band (230 to 920 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.

    423 mg sodium per liter (this one: 515), 7.9% carbs (this one: 9.5%), same format.

  • Maurten Drink Mix 160 packaging
    Maurten Drink Mix 160Maurten · Powder stick
    Sodium per liter, Maurten Drink Mix 160: 420 mg/L, in the Moderate band (230 to 920 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.

    420 mg sodium per liter (this one: 515), 8.2% carbs (this one: 9.5%), powder stick.

  • Tailwind Endurance Fuel packaging
    Tailwind Endurance FuelTailwind Nutrition · Powder tub
    Sodium per liter, Tailwind Endurance Fuel: 1,047 mg/L, in the High band (920 to 1,610 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.

    1,047 mg sodium per liter (this one: 515), 8.4% carbs (this one: 9.5%), same format.

Where this data comes from

Nutrition values come from the brand's nutrition label image. We could not find this product in USDA FoodData Central, so the label is the only source. See the GU Energy Labs product page (opens in a new tab) for current packaging.

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FAQ

How much sodium is in GU Roctane Energy & Hydration Drink Mix?

GU Roctane Energy & Hydration Drink Mix has 320 mg sodium per serving mixed with 21 fl oz (621 mL) of water. That is 183 mg per 12 fl oz and 515 mg per liter, which puts it in our moderate sodium band.

Does GU Roctane Energy & Hydration Drink Mix have caffeine?

Some flavors do. These have caffeine per serving: Lemon Berry (35 mg), Summit Tea (35 mg) and Tropical Fruit (35 mg). The other flavors list 0 mg.

Is GU Roctane Energy & Hydration Drink Mix sugar-free?

No. GU Roctane Energy & Hydration Drink Mix has 16 g sugar per serving, or 9.1 g per 12 fl oz.

How much does GU Roctane Energy & Hydration Drink Mix cost per serving?

About $2.25 per serving, based on $54.00 for Canister, 24 servings at GU Energy Labs on Sep 24, 2026. That is $7.03 per 1,000 mg sodium. Prices change often, so check the retailer.

How many calories are in GU Roctane Energy & Hydration Drink Mix?

GU Roctane Energy & Hydration Drink Mix has 250 kcal per serving, or 143 kcal per 12 fl oz. Carbohydrate is 59 g per serving.