Precision Fuel & Hydration vs Maurten: sodium, sugar and cost compared
Label data checked . Amounts are per 12 fl oz of finished drink unless a table says otherwise.
Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix has 2.4 times the sodium of Maurten Drink Mix 160 per 12 fl oz (355 mg vs 149 mg). Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix's label doesn't list sugar; Maurten Drink Mix 160 has 11 g per 12 fl oz. Maurten Drink Mix 160 has 37% more total carbohydrate than Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (29 g vs 21 g). Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix costs less per liter as mixed ($4.27 vs $5.00 for Maurten Drink Mix 160).
Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix vs Maurten Drink Mix 160, side by side
| Nutrient | Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix | Maurten Drink Mix 160 |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder tub | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 85 kcal | 114 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 21 g | 29 g |
| Sugars | not on label | 11 g |
| Added sugars | not on label | 11 g |
| Sodium | 355 mg | 149 mg |
| Potassium | 89 mg | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 8.5 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 0 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix | Maurten Drink Mix 160 |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder tub | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 240 kcal | 320 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 60 g | 82 g |
| Sugars | not on label | 30 g |
| Added sugars | not on label | 30 g |
| Sodium | 1,000 mg | 420 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 0 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix | Maurten Drink Mix 160 |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder tub | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 16.9 fl oz (500 mL) | 16.9 fl oz (500 mL) |
| Calories | 120 kcal | 160 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g | 41 g |
| Sugars | not on label | 15 g |
| Added sugars | not on label | 15 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg | 210 mg |
| Potassium | 125 mg | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 0 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Shaded cells mark more electrolytes, or less sugar and fewer calories. Carbohydrate and caffeine are not marked, since more or less depends on your use. Neither label lists chloride.
Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Maurten Drink Mix 160 label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Sodium per liter
Sweat carries about 230 to 1,610 mg of sodium per liter[1]. Both gauges use the same scale, so the markers line up.
Cost per serving and per 1,000 mg sodium
| Measure | Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix | Maurten Drink Mix 160 |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $31.99 for Bag, 15 servings (makes 7.5 litres) | $45.00 for Box of 18 sachets |
| Cost per serving | $2.13 | $2.50 |
| Cost per liter | $4.27 | $5.00 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $4.27 | $11.90 |
Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix price checked at Precision Fuel & Hydration (US store) . Source (opens in a new tab)
Maurten Drink Mix 160 price checked at Maurten (US store) . Source (opens in a new tab)
Sugar, sweeteners and caffeine
- Sugar from maltodextrin and fructose. No low-calorie sweeteners listed.
- Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix has no caffeine.
- 6% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as isotonic.
Ingredients
Maltodextrin, Fructose, Mineral Salts (Tri-Sodium Citrate, Potassium Chloride), Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid), Natural Flavours, Calcium, Magnesium.
- Sugar from maltodextrin and fructose. No low-calorie sweeteners listed.
- Maurten Drink Mix 160 has no caffeine.
- 8.2% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypertonic.
Ingredients
Maltodextrin, fructose, sodium alginate, pectin, salt, sodium bicarbonate.
Which to pick
Each reason below is a measured difference in the label data.
Pick Precision Fuel & Hydration if
- you want more sodium: 355 mg vs 149 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 89 mg vs 0 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want magnesium: 8.5 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
- you want the lower cost per liter: $4.27 vs $5.00
- you want the cheapest sodium: $4.27 vs $11.90 per 1,000 mg
Pick Maurten if
- you want a lighter salt dose: 149 mg vs 355 mg per 12 fl oz
Where to buy
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Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix
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Other Precision Fuel & Hydration vs Maurten matchups
Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix vs Maurten Drink Mix 320
Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix has twice the sodium of Maurten Drink Mix 320 per 12 fl oz (355 mg vs 174 mg). Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix's label doesn't list sugar; Maurten Drink Mix 320 has 26 g per 12 fl oz.
| Per 12 fl oz | Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix | Maurten Drink Mix 320 |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 355 mg | 174 mg |
| Potassium | 89 mg | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 8.5 mg | not on label |
| Carbohydrate | 21 g | 57 g |
| Sugars | not on label | 26 g |
| Calories | 85 kcal | 227 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $4.27 | $7.29 |
Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Maurten Drink Mix 320 label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix price checked at Precision Fuel & Hydration (US store) . Source (opens in a new tab)
Maurten Drink Mix 320 price checked at Maurten (US store) . Source (opens in a new tab)
What the data can't tell you
- How they taste. We compare labels, not flavor.
- What they cost near you today. We checked Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix at Precision Fuel & Hydration (US store) on Sep 24, 2026 and Maurten Drink Mix 160 at Maurten (US store) on Sep 24, 2026.
- How much sodium you lose. That depends on your sweat; the sweat rate calculator gives an estimate.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, Precision Fuel & Hydration or Maurten?
Per 12 fl oz, Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix has 355 mg sodium, 89 mg potassium and 8.5 mg magnesium. Maurten Drink Mix 160 has 149 mg sodium and 0 mg potassium. Per liter that is 1,000 mg vs 420 mg sodium. Maurten Drink Mix 160 doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does Precision Fuel & Hydration or Maurten have more sugar?
Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix: n/a sugar and 85 kcal per 12 fl oz, no low-calorie sweeteners listed. Maurten Drink Mix 160: 11 g sugar and 114 kcal per 12 fl oz, no low-calorie sweeteners listed.
Which is cheaper, Precision Fuel & Hydration or Maurten?
Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix worked out at $2.13 a serving, $4.27 a liter and $4.27 per 1,000 mg sodium (Bag, 15 servings (makes 7.5 litres) at Precision Fuel & Hydration (US store), checked Sep 24, 2026). Maurten Drink Mix 160 worked out at $2.50 a serving, $5.00 a liter and $11.90 per 1,000 mg sodium (Box of 18 sachets at Maurten (US store), checked Sep 24, 2026). Prices change often, so treat these as a snapshot.
How does Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix compare with Maurten Drink Mix 320?
Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix has twice the sodium of Maurten Drink Mix 320 per 12 fl oz (355 mg vs 174 mg). Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix's label doesn't list sugar; Maurten Drink Mix 320 has 26 g per 12 fl oz. Maurten Drink Mix 320 has 2.7 times the total carbohydrate of Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (57 g vs 21 g). Per liter as mixed, Precision Fuel & Hydration Carb & Electrolyte Drink Mix costs $4.27 and Maurten Drink Mix 320 costs $7.29.