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.

- 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.
| Nutrient | Per label serving | Per 12 fl oz | Per liter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal | 143 kcal | 403 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 59 g | 34 g | 95 g |
| Total sugars | 16 g | 9.1 g | 26 g |
| Added sugars | 16 g | 9.1 g | 26 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg | 183 mg | 515 mg |
| Potassium | not on label | not on label | not on label |
| Magnesium | not on label | not on label | not on label |
| Calcium | not on label | not on label | not on label |
| Chloride | not on label | not on label | not on label |
| Caffeine | 35 mg | 20 mg | 56 mg |
| Carbohydrate concentration | 9.5% (g per 100 ml) | ||
| Sodium to potassium ratio | n/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.
- 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.
UCAN Energy Drink MixUCAN · Powder tub717 mg sodium per liter (this one: 515), 8.9% carbs (this one: 9.5%), same format.
- 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.
Hammer Nutrition HEED Sports DrinkHammer Nutrition · Powder tub423 mg sodium per liter (this one: 515), 7.9% carbs (this one: 9.5%), same format.
- 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.
Maurten Drink Mix 160Maurten · Powder stick420 mg sodium per liter (this one: 515), 8.2% carbs (this one: 9.5%), powder stick.
- 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.
Tailwind Endurance FuelTailwind Nutrition · Powder tub1,047 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.